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New Almaden Quicksilver Mining Museum

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New Almaden Quicksilver Mining Museum

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    January 9, 2025

    Mountain biking

    The Almaden Quicksilver Mining Museum is in the historic 1854 Casa Grande manor. The museum gives visitors a glimpse into the history of mercury (also known as quicksilver) mining and the role it played in the California Gold Rush. Visitors can explore exhibits of 19th-century mining photos, a mine tunnel diorama, and artifacts from mining families. The museum is open Friday through Sunday from 12:00 to 4:00 PM, with a suggested $2 donation for admission, and the museum grounds are open daily from 8:00 AM to sunset.

    December 31, 2016

    Mountain biking

    Casa Grande houses event rooms for rent, and the New Almaden Quicksilver Mining Museum, part of Almaden Quicksilver County Park. Mining operations in New Almaden first began in 1845 under …

    January 16, 2017

    Road cycling

    Casa Grande houses event rooms for rent, and the New Almaden Quicksilver Mining Museum, part of Almaden Quicksilver County Park. Mercury mining operations began in 1845. Captain Henry Halleck had the classic revival-style Casa Grande ("the big house") designed and built by architect Francis Meyers in 1854 as the official residence and office for a succession of mine superintendents, and as a country weekend retreat for wealthy mine investors. The Casa Grande once boasted 27 rooms. More info at sccgov.org/sites/parks/parkfinder/pages/almaden-quicksilver-mining-museum.aspx

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