Did Mark Twain really visit Nevada City? Did Ulysses S. Grant stay at the Holbrooke Hotel? In this episode of KNCO’s History Unfolded, hosts Tom Fitzsimmons and Mike Stewart join Nevada County historian Bernie Zimmerman to investigate stories of famous visitors to Nevada County, California. Explore the documented local connections of Lola Montez, Mark Twain, Herbert Hoover, Chang and Eng Bunker, James W. Marshall and Black Bart—along with legends involving Bret Harte, John L. Sullivan and several United States presidents. The conversation visits the Holbrooke Hotel, National Exchange Hotel, Nevada Theatre, Empire Mine and historic communities including Grass Valley, Nevada City, Rough and Ready, North San Juan, You Bet, Red Dog, Meadow Lake and Washington while separating California Gold Rush history from local folklore.