Mines, Caves, & Quarries of El Dorado County

Name: Mines, Caves, & Quarries of El Dorado County
Start: 2025-09-20T11:00:00-07:00
End: 2025-09-20T14:00:00-07:00
Location: 2635 Gold Bug Ln, Placerville, CA 95667-4656, United States

Schedule

Sat Sep 20 2025 at 11:00 am to 02:00 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

2635 Gold Bug Ln, Placerville, CA 95667-4656, United States | Placerville, CA

Hello, Friends & Fellow History Enthusiasts -
Dig into El Dorado County's past! ⛏️ The El Dorado County Historical Society is thrilled to announce the next installment of our 2025 Historic Field Speaker Series. Join local geologist, paleontologist, and mining expert, Rich Dvoracek, for a unique program: "Mines, Caves, and Quarries of El Dorado County."
Rich will take us on a fascinating journey to uncover the legacy of several long-forgotten tunnels, natural caves, mines, and quarries that fueled the region's early economic growth. This is a unique opportunity to explore the county's natural history and mining heritage.
What to Expect:
An engaging presentation by Rich Dvoracek in the outdoor pavilion at Gold Bug Park with specially-curated tours of a gold rush era mining claim and two historic mines, one of which has been closed to the general public in recent years. Rich will show us the geological formations and unique natural features that shaped our local orogeny.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, September 20, 2025
Time: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Location: Placerville's Gold Bug Park Pavillion:
2635 Gold Bug Ln, Placerville, CA 95667
Tickets: $25 for EDCHS members, $30 general
www.EDCHS.org or Fountain & Tallman Museum (530) 626-0773
PLEASE NOTE: In addition to the keynote presentation, two of the four activities in this program are ADA accessible: one mine tour and the pop up gem and mineral exhibit and presentation. The mining claim tour and the second historic mine require climbing multiple steps and navigating steep, uneven terrain, so please plan accordingly. Additional program details will be emailed to ticket holders one week before the event.
Spots for this educational event are limited. Secure your ticket today for this unique opportunity to explore the county’s hidden mining heritage.
We look forward to seeing you there!