We are a team of dedicated re-enactors and history specialists who bring to light
the Pioneer History of California through first-person presentations, exhibits, written materials,
and events including hands-on Pioneer activities and demonstrations.
Our mission is to educate students and communities on the history of the California Pioneers
whose contributions changed California into the "Golden State". Our vision is to accomplish
this in a fun
and engaging way! We invite all to step back in time with us and experience pioneer life!
The Pioneers had courage and braved new frontiers.
Learn how the Pioneers worked and played.
Integrity, hard work, service and ingenuity were the foundations of their success.
take a step back in time with us
and experience pioneer life!
We present California's Pioneer Heritage in engaging and exciting ways through Demonstrations and Hands-on Activities at schools,
community events, and historic sites. Contact us and see how we can add to your events!
We organize Pioneer Day events for a class or grade or add activities for existing Pioneer Day programs. We support State Education History Mandates in our presentations.
Choose Pioneer Activities for Festivals, History Days, Community Anniversary Celebrations, Museum Exhibits, Parades and more.
We offer tours and activities at local Pioneer Historic Sites.
We offer the "California Gold Discovery Activity Book" and DVD for teachers and parents to supplement teaching Gold Discovery and make learning fun for students.
The hardwork, service and integrity of our pioneers are great examples
for us and future generations to follow.
A knowledge of our history is paramount if we are to clearly see the
path to a successful future.
Studying and knowing California history is a treasure that all people should enjoy.
John B - HistorianWe do many events throughout the year. Here are some upcoming and past events...
January 27, 2024
2024 Event:
Old Town Mormon Battalion Commemoration
Date: January 27th, 2024
Location: Old Town, San Diego
Time:
10 A.M. - Mormon Battalion Historic Site Tours begin
10 A.M. - Parade
10 A.M. to 3 P.M. - Booths with historical hands-on activities
Info: No Charge event - lots of fun for everyone - especially kids!
Mormon Battalion Historic Site
Tours Daily from 10am to 5pm
2510 Juan St, San Diego, CA 92110
October 12-15, 2023
2023 Events:
May 6th - Clarksville Heritage Day - 10am-5pm - Old Clarksville off Hwy 50 / Silva Valley parkway - pioneer heritage themed event featuring display booths and possible wagon rides for children
May 13th - Roseville Carnegie Library - 557 Lincoln St. - old Roseville - Pioneer heritage displays and stories
September 2nd - Foresthill Annual Harvest Festival - 10am-4pm - Leroy Botts Memorial Park - pioneer themed event with booths and black powder cannon
October 12th-15th - Gold Rush Live at Coloma - 4 day event hosted by the State of California where Coloma is turned into a replica of an 1850's gold mining town - free admission
Nov 4th - CA Pioneer History Day - 10am-4pm - Marshall Gold Discovery State Park -
Download Event Schedule Flyer
Download Event Site Map
January 18-19, 2020
2020 Events:
January 18th-19th - Old West Days - San Bernardino County Museum: 2024 Orange Tree Lane, Redlands - 11am-4pm - Admission Fee - Free Parking
February 8th - Lincoln Pilgrimage and Re-enactment - 9am-3pm - Smiley Library Park - 125 W Vine St, Redlands 92373 - Re-enactment includes Civil War and hands-on Pioneer activities
March 28 - Highland Citrus Festival - Family historical activities located in Highland's Historic District Palm and Pacific Streets, 10am - 3:00pm
August - Western Days - Pioneer Quilting - Los Rios Ranch - Oak Glenn
Coloma Gold Discovery,
CA History Day, more...
2020 Events:
January 25th - Coloma Gold Discovery Day
February 17th - American History Day - Mt Vernon Memorial Park
March 28th-29th - California History Days - Elk Grove park
April 17th-19th - Traders Fair - Sutter’s Fort
May 2nd - Clarksville Day - Clarksville
May 23rd-25th - Memorial Day weekend - Old Sacramento Waterfront Days
June 8th - Pioneer Day event - Placerville
July 4th - 4th of July Parade - Carmichael
September 18th-19th - Colfax Railroad Days
September 25th-26th - American Heritage Festival - 8am-3pm - Johnson-Springview Park - Rocklin
October 8th-11th - Gold Rush Live - Coloma
November 11th - Veterans Day Parade - Folsom
July 4, 2020
2020 Events:
February 16th - "California's Golden Pioneers" - Spoken word and music - Los Angeles Temple Visitor Center - 10741 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, 90025 - 7pm-8pm
March 21st - Swallows Day Parade - Recreating the march of the Mormoan Battalion at Mission San Juan Capistrano - San Juan Capistrano - 11am
July 4th - Fort Moore Pioneer Memorial - 10am flag raising - Hill Street - Downtown Los Angeles
Gold Discovery Day,
Hands on History, more...
2019 Events:
January 19th - Gold Discovery Day - Coloma
February 16th - Hands on History - Sutter's Fort
March 16th - Hands on History - Sutter's Fort
March 23rd-24th - Early California History - Elk Grove, NV
April 18th-21st - Hands on History - Trader's Fair - Sutter's Fort
May 4th - Pioneer Day - Marshall Gold Discovery State Park
May 18th - Hands on History - Sutter's Fort
May 18th-19th - California Trail Days - Elko, NV
May 24th-27th - Gold Rush Days - Old Town Sacramento
June 15th - Hands on History - Sutter's Fort
Hands on History, Trader's
Faire, Pioneer fun...
2019 Events:
July 4th - Fourth of July Parade - Carmichael
July 20th - Hands on History - Sutter's Fort
August 17th - Hands on History - Sutter's Fort
September 13th-14th - American Heritage Festival - Meet History Face to Face! - Johnson-Springview Park, Rocklin - Open to the public (no admission charge) - Fri 9am-5pm & Sat 9am-3pm
September 21st - Hands on History - Sutter's Fort
October 10th-13th - Gold Rush Live - Marshall Gold Discovery State Park
October 19th - Hands on History - Sutter's Fort
November 11th - Veteran's Day Parade - Folsom
November 16th - Hands on History - Sutter's Fort
History Day LA, Swallows Day OC,
Pioneer History in IE
2019 Events:
February 9th - Lincoln Pilgrimage and Re-enactment 9am-3pm - Smiley (Library) Park - 125 W Vine St, Redlands 92373 - Re-enactment includes Civil War and hands-on Pioneer activities
March 23th - Swallow's Day Parade - See us march as the Mormon Battalion Army of the West - the actual route they took - 9am to 1pm - San Juan Capistrano
March 30th - Highland Citrus Festival - Re-enactors and hands-on activities - Pioneer life in Highland in 1850's - 10am-3:30pm - Downtown Highland
July 4th - Fort Moore Pioneer Memorial - 10am flag raising and re-dedication - Hill Street - Downtown Los Angeles
For more information or to schedule a presentation or event or order written materials, please leave your contact information and message below. Please indicate your city and county so that your request can be directed to our team members in your area.
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