California
California's Gold Rush, diverse immigration, and cultural innovation are documented by historical societies from San Diego to the Redwoods.
Capital: Sacramento Pop: 39.0 million Statehood: 1850
Historical Societies in California(1)
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California Historical Society
Founded in 1871, collecting and preserving California history through extensive archives, photographs, and artifacts documenting the Golden State.
San Francisco, CA Est. 1871
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