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Near Nevada City, 1852. Photographer Unknown. Collection
of the California State Library. |
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| "Gold
Fever! Untold Stories of the California Gold Rush"
presents California before
the fateful discovery of gold in the American River
through the frenzied rush to the gold fields overland
and by sea. The experience of vigilante justice,
life in the rowdy gold camps, Gold Rush era commerce
and farming, and the shaping of California's future
are all explored in this exciting exhibition. |
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From staggering
success to unmitigated disaster, "Gold Fever!"
spotlights the remarkable stories of invidual Californios,
women, Native Americans, adventurers, and gold seekers
who emigrated from all parts of the world during the
tumultuous and colorful Gold Rush era.
The “Gold
Fever!” traveling exhibition developed by the California
Council for the Humanities in collaboration with the
Oakland Museum of California, is based on the major
exhibition of the same name. This 1,200 square-foot
panel exhibition serves as a comprehensive overview
of the Gold Rush and its legacy.
The “Gold
Fever!” exhibition includes:
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24 exhibition panels with photo-murals (runs approximately
200 linear feet)
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Educational suitcase exhibit with hands-on artifacts
and activities
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Videotapes on Gold Rush
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4 th, 5 th, and 8 th grade curriculum materials from
the Oakland Museum
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Exhibition manual
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Press kit
Rental fee:
$1,000 + shipping for an 8-week booking
Security:
Limited
For information
contact ceraexhibits@earthlink.net
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