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Historical Speaker Series

April 2026
Historical Speaker Series – Chasing Fortune: Local ‘49ers and the California Gold Rush

April 26 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site 49965 Van Dyke Ave, Shelby Township, MI, United States

The California Gold Rush gave us the ‘49ers. Local residents were part of those who headed west to find their fortune. This program explains how they traveled and what they found when they got there.