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Historic Roman gold mines offering free entry this September
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Empire Mine SHP 50th Anniversary Staff & Mining Family Reunion
6+ day, 7+ hour ago (171+ words) Grass Valley, Calif.— On Saturday, October 10th, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., California State Parks is inviting former Empire Mine State Historic Park staff and the descendants of the Empire Mines’ employees to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Empire Mine State Historic Park....