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'If Picks and Shovels Could Talk' *Power Point History Presentation Coming Soon*

Gold Panning & Gem /Mineral Panning by request

We offer tours of the historic sites in the park click here 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: 704-279-5674 or 704-267-9439

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 1843 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.

*Tour #1 takes about about 30-45 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.

*Tour #2 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 includes, in addition to all of the above sites, a walk along 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.

*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 Gold Miner's Cafe. Refreshments, (cold drinks, coffee, baked goods, snacks and ice cream) are also available at The E. H. Montgomery General Store.

Call ahead for tour fees and more info: Vivian Hopkins / 704-267-9439

Montgomery Store Hours :

Winter Hours Jan-March

Friday- 4 - 8PM Friday Evenings 6-8PM (Music)

Saturday 12:00noon - 4:00PM

Sunday 1:00PM - 3:00PM

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.

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