​EL DORADO COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM

For Kids

El Dorado Western Railroad

Take the whole family for a ride in a vintage inspection car on the historic railroad between Placerville and Shingle Springs.

History of the California Gold Rush

Read a brief history of California's gold rush and learn about John Sutter, James Marshall, the 49'ers and more.

The New Deal in El Dorado County

Access a wealth of information about the history of Franklin D. Roosevelt's "New Deal" in El Dorado County.