EDC SENIOR SERVICES TO HOST "A STEP BACK IN TIME" HISTORY SERIES

Published on June 07, 2023

Contact: Margaret Williams

Phone: (530) 642-7164

(Placerville, CA) – El Dorado County Senior Services is pleased to announce it is hosting a free two-part history event this summer for senior residents. "A Step Back in Time" is an informational series focused on the history of Placerville, and the surrounding area, and is presented by guest speakers from the El Dorado County Historical Museum and El Dorado County Historical Society. The two-part series will be held at the El Dorado County Senior Center, located at 937 Spring Street in Placerville, with dates, presenters and topics as follows:

Thursday, July 20, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. – This presentation will feature topics such as the history of Gold Bug Mine and Quartz Hill, and the benefits of mining in El Dorado County. The presentation will be given by Jill Kearny, President of the El Dorado County Historical Society.

Thursday, August 17, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. – This presentation will focus on the women of El Dorado County and the important role they played in El Dorado County's History. Mary Cory, Museum Administrator of the El Dorado County Historical Museum, will provide this presentation.

"The purpose of the informational series is to help share the rich history of our beautiful county," said Andrea Muzzy, Program Assistant for El Dorado County Senior Services. "We've heard great things about this series and wanted to invite our local seniors to hear the information too. Anyone who enjoys history or would like to learn more is welcomed to attend." Light refreshments will be available, as well as time for questions and answers following each presentation.

Seating for the informational series is limited. For questions or to reserve a seat, please contact the Senior Activities Program at (530) 621-6238. Senior Services is part of the Community Services Division of the El Dorado County Health and Human Services Agency. To learn more about the many programs offered through Senior Services, please call the El Dorado County Senior Information and Assistance line at (530) 621-6369 or (800) 510-2020, or visit Senior Services.

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