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Chasing Fortune: Local '49ers and the California Gold Rush

Chasing Fortune: Local '49ers and the California Gold Rush

The California Gold Rush sparked a movement that reached far beyond the West. This Historical Speaker Series program explores how local residents became part of the ‘49er migration, tracing their journeys from Michigan to California and examining what they encountered upon arrival. Presented by local historian Debbie Remer.

$5 for general admission | Free for members

Register at PackardProvingGrounds.org/Apr26-HSS-PPG

Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site
01:00 PM - 02:00 PM on Sun, 26 Apr 2026

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Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site
586-739-4800
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Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site
49965 Van Dyke Ave.
Shelby Township, Michigan 48317