This family of Black California pioneers shaped one of California’s most historic parks

(FOX40.COM) — It is a story of grit and determination, set in the El Dorado Hills.

Back in 1848, what is described as a “flurry of humanity” took over the Coloma valley, because of gold.

One of those hopeful travelers was William Gooch. He arrived in Coloma from Missouri, with two enslaved African Americans in tow, Nancy and Peter…

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