Town of Redding - Historic Mining Tour of Georgetown

Thursday, May 19, 6:15-8 pm. Historic Mining Tour of Georgetown (NRWA Annual Meeting Event). Local historian, Brent Colley, will lead a tour of historic Georgetown’s mining industry. Meet at the Branchville Station on the North end. The tour begins with a talk about the branchline and the mines in the Branchville area and continues with a walk around the station via West Branchville Rd. to show where the buildings were and discuss the railroad's role in the industry. Then tour members drive to the world-famous Branchville mine and hike down to talk about why it's significant. Refreshments at the Georgetown Saloon to follow. The public is encouraged to attend this free event. For more information on the mines, see Brent Colley’s website at www.historyofredding.com/HRBranchville.htm. For more information on the tour, call 877-NRWA-INFO (877-679-2463