North Mariposa History Center

10301 Hwy 49, Coulterville, CA • 209-878-3015

Step back in time with a visit to historic Coulterville and the Northern Mariposa

County History Center. Located at the intersection

of Highways 49 & 132, at the base of the John Muir Scenic Route into Yosemite, the museum provides a glimpse of life back in the

gold rush era. Open Thursday - Sunday from 10 to 4, with free admission. The museum’s displays include relics from the gold rush

era including the 8-ton locomotive that stands out front, Whistling Billy, and

many smaller artifacts inside. Featured this year

is a Highway 49 display celebrating the 100th anniversary of the efforts to create a highway connecting the mining towns with one another. Couple your visit with a walking tour of the

town “too tough to die.”