(Photograph courtesy of Columbia State Historic Park.)
Then, next weekend, “A Miner’s Christmas” begins–with the arrival of Santa by stagecoach, storytelling around a campfire, refreshments and crafts from the 1850’s.
State Park Interpreter and Volunteer Coordinator Danielle Gerhart previewed Columbia State Historic Park’s upcoming Christmas festivities at Columbia State Historic Park.
This weekend’s Christmas events at Columbia State Historic Park include the second of two “Lamplight Tours” this evening, the Equestrian Parade tomorrow morning, December 8, at 11:00 am and the Las Posadas Nativity Procession tomorrow evening at 5:00 pm. “A Miner’s Christmas” festivities take place two weekends, December 14-15 and 21-22, from 12 to 3 pm. Columbia State Historic Park is located at Main and State Streets, in Columbia, California. The number for information is (209) 588-9128.