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This section might just need a little 'splainin' for those who are lookin' in on us from elsewhere 'round the country.

We have here a few good solid informational links for our panning demonstrators. Good info for reenactors, too!

  • Costume of the Gold Rush   Entrepenuers marketed clothing, hats, and boots to outfit men for the gold fields.
  • Past Patterns   Hundreds of patterns to make your own costumes ranging from 1789 through the 1940s.
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  • Gilpin County Historical Society and Museum   (Central City, Colorado. Central City's rich heritage of 19th century architecture will be preserved for the enjoyment and enrichment of future generations.)
  • Colorado School of Mines Geology Museum   (Golden, Colorado. A fine mineral and gemstone collection that changes with what pieces they can borrow for display.)
  • Creede Underground Mining Museum   (Creede, Colorado. The museum was 'mined' from solid rock and is an authentic example of the methods and techniques used in the 'boom' days of Creede, Colorado.)
  • Cripple Creek District Museum   (Cripple Creek, Colorado. Cripple Creek gold rush history.)
  • National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum   (Leadville, Colorado. A monument to the memory of the men and women who pioneered the discovery, development and processing of our nation's natural resources.)
  • Nederland Mining Museum   (Nederland, Colorado. The Nederland Area Historical Society fulfills its mission is to periodically hold events, and sponsor activities with the goal of educating and celebrating Nederland's mining history.)
  • Ouray County Historical Society and Museum   (Ouray, Colorado. The Museum features mining, ranching and railroading, the three main means of employment in Ouray's early history.)
  • Lowell Thomas Museum   (Victor, Colorado. Two floors of artifacts, books, exhibits and photographs depict the life in Victor from its earlier days to the heyday of gold mining.)
  • Western Museum of Mining & Industry   (Colorado Springs, Colorado. America's Living Mining Heritage!)
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