Natoma Joint School c. 1918 Located in the Mormon Island area now under Folsom Lake. The school was moved at least twice so that gold could be dredged where it had sat.

The "Conness" No. 6, Central Pacific Railroad c. 1864 One of the first passenger trains transporting people from Sacramento to Newcastle.

Logging Station at Floriston, CA c. 1910

Butcher Ranch Stage Station c.1938

Aftermath of a Locomotive Engine Explosion in Dutch Flat c. 1898 The Faller Hotel was destroyed and three people on the train were killed. Several people inside the Faller Hotel were injured, some severely, but all survived their wounds.

Group Posing at Michael Kelly Claim at Rattlesnake Bar c. 1885 Near Auburn, CA -- Everyone is in their Sunday best!

Unknown Miner in the Dairy Farm Copper Mine c. 1900 Near Lincoln, CA

Ford and Sons Store c. 1904 East Auburn, CA

Every two years, the nonprofit World Monuments Fund releases a list of cultural heritage sites it deems most at risk of disappearing because of threats like war or climate change. This year, a surprising new locale made the list: the moon. So, why was the moon was included?

Parade in Auburn c. 1910 Possibly Fourth of July Parade

It's not a sunset drive through the foothills if we don't pass by the Historic Courthouse.

Picnic Gathering in Dutch Flat c. 1918

Picnic Near Foresthill c. 1913

Leslie M. Scott in his blacksmith shop in Penryn, CA c. 1910

It can be all about perspective, but also amazing Auburn sunsets.

Steam Donkey or Donkey Engine on the Forest Hill Divide c. 1910

The Heritage Trail continues this Saturday at three great museums: The Lincoln Area Archives Museum (10-4); the Wheatland History Museum (10-2); and the Frutivale Schoolhouse Museum (10-4). placer.ca.gov/heritagetrail It's all FREE!

The Heritage Trail continues at 4 great Auburn museums tomorrow, June 28th from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm! The Western States Trail Museum, the Auburn Journal Newspaper Museum, the Placer High Athletic Hall of Fame, and the Gold Rush Museum! placer.ca.gov/heritagetrail

The Heritage Trail continues at the Bernhard Museum and Benton Welty Schoolroom in Auburn today! Living History Activities, games - fun for the whole family! placer.ca.gov/heritagetrail Join us from 10-4 -- it's all FREE!!

The Heritage Trail continues this Saturday in Tahoe City! Escape the heat at these three great museums: The Gatekeepers Museum Watson Cabin The Snow Sports Museum Admission is free! (Look for free street parking at Gatekeepers) placer.ca.gov/heritagetrail