Columbia, CA.. Docents wanted! Columbia State Historic Park is looking for individuals with a passion for gold rush history, costuming, living history re-enactments, special events, museum staffing, school group and public tour leaders. This is a great opportunity to get behind-the-scenes knowledge of the largest gold rush town still in existence. Work with our staff on special events to accomplish exciting reenactments of the gold rush experience. Dress up in 1850s & 1860’s costumes and staff venues such as our 1860s schoolhouse, Wells Fargo office, Miner’s cabin and educate our visitors about the life of a merchant at the California store.

Volunteering at Columbia is an amazing opportunity for you to make the past come alive for the people of the present. During your time at Columbia you will meet new friends, learn the history of the park and get a chance to get involved in the park and teach others about California’s gold rush.

Our docent training begins on August 27th from 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM and will be followed by 3 other trainings: September 3rd, September 10th and the last training is on September 24th.

This is a great way to begin a new hobby or passion following the pandemic and become a part of your community and join the CA state park family. For more information and to get an application, please email Holly Bailey at Holly.Bailey@parks.ca.gov.

Columbia State Historic Park, located in Tuolumne County, is designated a National Historic Landmark District. The state preserved the area to tell the story of the towns which arose to serve the needs of the miners during the California Gold Rush. California State Parks restored, and continues to preserve, over thirty of the original brick buildings along the town’s Main Street.

For Immediate Release August 26, 2021 Contact: Columbia State Historic Park 209-588-9128

Columbia State Historic Park is a major tourist destination in Tuolumne County. The Park includes more than twenty concessionaires whose businesses, along with park staff and volunteers, help recreate the experience of the California Gold Rush for visitors from around the world.

For more information about the park and upcoming events, please visit http://www.parks.ca.gov/columbia or call (209) 588-9128.