History: I’m Gonna Get Me Some: American Gold Rushes

Americans were involved in two major gold rushes - in California and in the Klondike area of Canada. Greed was rampant in both places and involved as many con men (and women) as gold seekers. There was little law and order and lots of misery, but also humor and resourcefulness. Come see if you would have had what it took to try and “get me some

Kathleen Simmer

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Kathy Simmer taught in the St. Paul Public Schools and was very interested in historical research. Upon retirement she began teaching classes on American history topics in several suburbs and for various organizations. She likes to include the details that are often left out of the history books.

Kathy's portion of the class fee is donated to the Alzheimer's Association or the Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research. Thank you.

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