The North Berrien Historical Museum has added gold related items to the gift store in honor of Coloma's 175th Anniversary. In 1850 a group of Coloma men lead by Stephen Gilson traveled to Coloma, California to seek their fortune in the gold mines. Upon their return in 1855 the town of 'Dickerville,' Michigan was renamed Coloma by Mr. Gilson for his fond memories of his gold rush adventure. Gold assay bottles with 24 carat gold are currently available for sale along with fool's gold (pyrite), and a new supply of arrowheads and fossils will be arriving in August. These small objects make great gifts for children and are great souvenirs of your North Berrien vacation.
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Gold Discovered in Coloma!
The North Berrien Historical Museum has added gold related items to the gift store in honor of Coloma's 175th Anniversary. In 1850 a group of Coloma men lead by Stephen Gilson traveled to Coloma, California to seek their fortune in the gold mines. Upon their return in 1855 the town of 'Dickerville,' Michigan was renamed Coloma by Mr. Gilson for his fond memories of his gold rush adventure. Gold assay bottles with 24 carat gold are currently available for sale along with fool's gold (pyrite), and a new supply of arrowheads and fossils will be arriving in August. These small objects make great gifts for children and are great souvenirs of your North Berrien vacation.
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