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This section might just need a little 'splainin' for those who are lookin' in on us from elsewhere 'round the country.

The Gold Prospectors of the Rockies conducts Gold Panning Demonstrations for interested groups in the Denver, Colorado, area. To give our demos that extra flair, we like to dress up in period clothing--any period from around 1800 to the present, that is! You see, every decade has had its own gold prospectors!

At our panning demos you might see one of us in contemporary hip-waders, another in bib-overalls, and yet another as a sheriff about to give up his badge to head for the gold fields. And some of us hark back a few years in our costumes to the 1800s.

We have here a few good solid informational links for our panning demonstrators. Good info for reenactors, too!

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  • Colorado Prospector   (Details access to Colorado public lands . . . membership fee required)
  • Faith Creek Camp   (69 miles NW of Fairbanks, AK. RV camping, recreational mining, gold panning and sluicing.)
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  • Gilpin County Historical Society and Museum   (Central City, Colorado. Central City's rich heritage of 19th century architecture will be preserved for the enjoyment and enrichment of future generations.)
  • Colorado School of Mines Geology Museum   (Golden, Colorado. A fine mineral and gemstone collection that changes with what pieces they can borrow for display.)
  • Creede Underground Mining Museum   (Creede, Colorado. The museum was 'mined' from solid rock and is an authentic example of the methods and techniques used in the 'boom' days of Creede, Colorado.)
  • Cripple Creek District Museum   (Cripple Creek, Colorado. Cripple Creek gold rush history.)
  • Lafayette Miners Museum   (Lafayette, Colorado. Visitors are welcome and encouraged to come and explore Lafayette's past.)
  • National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum   (Leadville, Colorado. A monument to the memory of the men and women who pioneered the discovery, development and processing of our nation's natural resources.)
  • Nederland Mining Museum   (Nederland, Colorado. The Nederland Area Historical Society fulfills its mission is to periodically hold events, and sponsor activities with the goal of educating and celebrating Nederland's mining history.)
  • Old Colorado City Historical Society History Center   (Old Colorado City, Colorado. The interwoven stories of the life and personality of the many people who made Old Colorado City their home.)
  • Ouray County Historical Society and Museum   (Ouray, Colorado. The Museum features mining, ranching and railroading, the three main means of employment in Ouray's early history.)
  • Lowell Thomas Museum   (Victor, Colorado. Two floors of artifacts, books, exhibits and photographs depict the life in Victor from its earlier days to he heyday of gold mining.)
  • Walsenburg Mining Museum   (Walsenburg, Colorado. The museum, located in an old jail, tells the story of mining in the area and includes many artifacts and replicas.)
  • Western Museum of Mining & Industry   (Colorado Springs, Colorado. America's Living Mining Heritage!)
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