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Boulder’s Golden Legacy: Unearthing the Riches of the Colorado Gold Rush

February 25th, 2024

Boulder, Colorado, holds a rich and storied history, with one of its most captivating chapters being the famed Colorado Gold Rush. The rush began in 1858, drawing hopeful prospectors from far and wide in search of the precious metal that would forever shape the region. Today, the legacy of this gold rush lives on, and the area surrounding Boulder still holds the promise of striking it rich. Discovering Gold Hill One of the most iconic sites linked to the Boulder Colorado gold rush is the charming town of Gold Hill. Nestled in the foothills just northwest of Boulder, this historic town provides... Read More

Boulder and the Gold Rush

August 27th, 2023

Up until 1858, few people from the East Coast had any interest in the area that would one day be the state of Colorado. It was not until the Pike’s Peak Gold Rush that settlers came to the region and laid the roots of the town that would become Boulder. Even though small amounts of gold were discovered in Colorado as early as 1850, they went largely ignored; the country was too caught up in the potential wealth to be had in the California Gold Rush. But when the gold of California was exhausted, heads began to turn towards Colorado–or what was then known as the Kansas Territory. The gold... Read More