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Local History Appreciation Week Is Here

Posted: Oct. 15, 2019 12:59 AM PDT

This week is Nevada County’s first-ever Local History Appreciation Week. Bernie Zimmerman, with the Historical Landmarks Commission, says the idea is to educate young people, but, hopefully, also adults, in recognizing its importance…

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Activities begin today. Zimmerman says the Commission, along with the Historical Society and the Nisenan, and the County Office of Education, are leading groups of fourth graders through a variety of programs at places like the Mining and Firehouse Museums. Also, the Native Sons of the Golden West are conducting history-based scavenger hunts in downtown Grass Valley…

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Zimmerman says the Landmarks Commission will also be providing students and teachers with free downloads of its e-book, Exploring Nevada County, a guide to all the county’s historical landmarks. And the Historical Society will be celebrating its 75th anniversary Thursday evening, with a special program at the Sierra Presbyterian Church in Nevada City.

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