California's Official Historical Organization
California Historical Society
Visit the state's official historical society with resources for researchers and exhibitions featuring highlights of California history.

History of the Gold Rush
California Resources Agency
Read a brief history of the gold rush in California.

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• Selected Regional Histories
  
  
• California Organizations and Historical Societies
  
  
• The Culture of California
  
  
• California's People and Its Diversity