Washington State Gold Panning: Chasing the 1880s Rush in Modern Rivers

Leavenworth, Washington. but as you guys get out i start to hear gunfire like of a shotgun yeah and i was just like guys do you guys hear that but by that point in time you guys had already been in this gold fever and you guys are so determined you're like yeah i'm sure it's fine i think it was some people up on the hill target shooting they were shooting handguns or something like that i don't think it was rifles i think it was handguns probably nine millimeter nine nine millimeter 45 one of the two i'm here today with. TIMELINE 1853: And they set about turning San Juan Island into a massive corporate sheep farm. 1858: gold was discovered in the Fraser River Valley of British Columbia. 1859: there were over 4,000 sheep living on San Juan Island. 1890: had quite strict requirements. WHY THIS MATTERS The story of Leavenworth is a reminder that the events that shaped America didn't always happen in the biggest cities. What unfolded here left marks on the community that are still visible today. The full story is more complicated, and more human, than the version most people know. Episode 103 | Hometown History | Hosted by Shane Waters If you liked this: Episode 87 (San Juan Islands, Washington) Hometown History explores forgotten stories from small-town America. The overlooked events, hidden triumphs, and buried tragedies that shaped the country we live in. New episodes every Tuesday. Find every episode at mythsandmalice.com/hometown-historyAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy