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We are very proud our heritage and culture. The most outstanding mementos of our heritage are relics of California's gold rush era. Gold was first discovered here in 1848. By 1850, the county was overrun with sourdoughs prospecting for riches.
Even before the miners, however, the county was home to native American tribes. The cave at Natural Bridge shows petroglyphs and legends of that area, as well as one of the darker moments of Trinity County history.
Many of the artifacts of the gold rush era can be seen in the J. J. Jackson Museum and Historic Park in Weaverville.
Chinese miners also left their mark on the county. The Joss House State Park in Weaverville provides a rare glimpse into their lives during that tumultuous period.
Trinity County also has a thriving art community. Visit the Highland Art Center and Sam Lee Folk Art Center in Weaverville where local arts are proudly displayed, and local artists pursue their crafts.
J. J. Jackson Museum and
Historical Park
Joss House Historic Park
Sam Lee Folk Art Center