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'If Picks and Shovels Could Talk' *Power Point History Presentation is now available* Call to schedule the presentation at your event or bring your group for a visit.

Gold Panning & Gem /Mineral Panning by request for groups of 10 or more

We offer tours of the historic sites in the park click here to email for more information. Use Historic Tour in the subject Line

We offer Historic/ Educational Tours for all ages, Schools, Church or Civic Organizations, Clubs, etc....

If your group is unable to come to Gold Hill, we will bring the presentation to you. (Within a reasonable distance)

Contact by Phone: 704-267-9439 or 704-279-5674

Email: Vivian@HistoricGoldHill.com

Tour Itinerary

We meet in the E.H. Montgomery General Store where a lot of the history will be explained. Those who do not walk can relax and enjoy reminiscing of days gone by. The Montgomery was built around 1840 and is one of the few remaining original stores from the gold mining era. If you plan to take the tour be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes. Sandals/flops are not recommended.

***Those who prefer to not walk the tour may view the History Presentation at the Montgomery Store. Prior arrangements must be made for the presentation.

*All tours include a copy of the trail guide 'Your Guide to Gold Hill Mines Historic Park and the Gold Hill Rail Trail' Discounts apply to groups.

*Tour #1 .....$5.00/person (Power Point History Presentation may be substituted for those who have limited mobility.)

Approximately 45 mins. Visitors have a chance to see the Gold Hill Jail, Assay Office, Barnhardt and Miller Shafts (go underground only to the entrance), The Chilean Ore Mill and also see the English Dry Stacked Rock Wall constructed around 1845 that is still stands intact and creates two walls of the jail. The Jail contains additional exhibits and photos.

*Tour #2 ......$8.00/person

Includes all the above, plus the Log Barn, Randolph Shaft site and a walk along the Old Mining Road to the Powder House and Gold Hill Pond. (Allow approx. 1 - 1/2 hours).

*Tour #3 .........$10.00/person

includes, in addition to all of the above sites, a walk along the Southeast end of the Gold Hill Rail Trail. The trail follows the original railroad bed as it leaves the Randolph Shaft and Gold Hill Mining Office Site then crosses the road to the Barnhardt Shaft. The trail then meanders through the woods and crosses Old Beatty Ford and Lucy Melcor Roads. It then crosses St. Stephens Church Road and continues into Cabarrus County. Add approximately 2 hours for this tour/hike. The terrain is rougher and more challenging on this part of the trail.

*Gold Panning can be arranged for the group for an additional fee.

*Payment must be made to Vivian Hopkins at the E.H. Montgomery General Store

*Following the tour visitors may utilize the picnic areas in the park for lunch or dine at The Stamp Mill Cafe in the village of Gold Hill. Refreshments, (cold drinks, bottled water, coffee, baked goods, fried apple pies, snacks and ice cream) are also available at The E. H. Montgomery General Store.

Call ahead for more info: Vivian Hopkins / 704-267-9439 or email: vivian@historicgoldhill.com

Montgomery Store Hours :

Spring/Summer /Fall Hours April-Oct

Thurs-11am-4pm

Friday 11am- 9PM Friday Evenings 7-9PM (Music)

Saturday 11:00am - 5:00PM

Sunday 11:00am - 4:00pm

Winter Hours Nov-March

Thurs-11am-4pm

Friday- 11am - 8PM Friday Evenings 6-9PM (Music)

Saturday 11:00AM - 5:00PM

Sunday noon - 4:00PM

Or by appointment - We're only a short drive away. Give us a call and we can meet visitors at the store within a short time with advance notice.

Please Note: Tours can also be scheduled on non-open days with advance notice.

Call Us: 704-267-9439

Email for more info: Vivian@HistoricGoldHill.com

Visit the E.H. Montgomery General Store for Gold Hill Souvenirs, Historic Publications, Gemstone Jewelry, Rocks and Minerals.

Find How-To instructions for Gold Panning, etc...

Learn More Gold Hill History Here

Gold Mining in North Carolina

A Bicentennial History

Richard F. Knapp and Brent D. Glass

Kimball's Field Guide to Gold Hill, NC

' The Essential Guide ' to Gold Hill

Richard Eller Kimball

New Self-Guided Tour Booklet Available

The new guide is available for purchase at the E.H. Montgomery General Store in the Historic Village of Gold Hill

Purchase price is $2.50. Proceeds benefit the historic foundation.

Thanks go to Mr. Dillon Tate of Harrisburg, NC for his contribution of providing signage at each of the sites along the trail.

Mr. Tate completed requirements, logging over 170 hours, to complete the project which earned him his Eagle Scout Status.

Congratulations Dillon Tate, Scout Troop 83, Harrisburg, NC

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