Southern Tuolumne County Historical Society & Family History Center

The new Groveland Big Oak Flat history book has arrived and is available for purchase. Due to the terrific interest in local history, they are already selling l...ike hotcakes. Join us in buying one soon and supporting our efforts to tell the story of southern Tuolumne County! Books can be purchased online at our website. Or you can download a preprinted order form and send it in. Due to the Covid restrictions in December 2020, purchasing and picking up books is not possible until further notice. Books can be shipped directly to the purchaser or gift recipient. Cash, check, credit card, or PayPal. All proceeds benefit our museum and STCHS. View amazing trailer for book here: https://youtu.be/g72jxy55A5w

Trailer: https://youtu.be/g72jxy55A5w

The Southern Tuolumne County Historical Society (STCHS) and the Groveland Museum are proud to offer the local history book, "Groveland and Big Oak Flat," for pre-order prior to the official publication date of September 7. With more than 200 photos the book tells the story of our area from the days of the Native Americans to the swashbuckling Gold Rush days to its role as a leading gateway to Yosemite. Use the order form to contact STCHS buy the book and arrange delivery following Covid safety procedures.

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This article from 1894 is a reflection on our area as a mining region and if the opportunities for fortune are played out. It also comments on it’s beauty and splendor. The climate of this center region has no superior on earth, and as a fruit or small farm section it is unrivaled.