History Seek Saturdays: Gold Panning and Georgia's Gold Rush

Explore the 1828 gold rush and find out what brought settlers to north Georgia and learn how to pan for gold! This drop-in activity will be at the Old Machine Shop directly next to the covered bridge at Old Mill Park. Wear comfortable clothes. Participants might get a little wet while learning how to pan for gold. (Parental advisory: small plastic pieces are part of this activity). Ages 7-12.