Chasing Fortune: Local '49ers and the California Gold Rush
Date and Time
Sunday Apr 26, 2026
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT
April 26, 2026 1pm - 2pm
Location
Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site 49965 Van Dyke Ave. Shelby Township, MI 48317
Fees/Admission
PPG Members - Free General Admission - $5
Contact Information
Jeannine Morris
586-739-4800
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Description
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
