Historic Placerville Cemeteries Tour

Join educator, historian, and long-time ARC supporter Keith Atwater on a guided tour of three historically significant Placerville cemeteries: Smith Flat, Upper Town, and Union (Bee Street) Cemetery. As you examine many Victorian era headstones, you’ll learn about the people who came here during and after the Gold Rush and where they came from. Visit the graves of European immigrants, Civil War veterans, Masons, Odd Fellows, local “movers and shakers”, and their families. You’ll learn about the many popular cemetery symbols and adornments and about our colorful local fraternal orders. Small flags are available to decorate veterans’ graves. This half-mile level walk is for quiet children 8+. Well behaved dog on leash OK. Meeting location in Placerville area. Suggested Donation: $5/members, $10/non-members. A detailed email will be sent once you register online. REGISTRATION LINK