See a piece of once-buried Gold Rush history in the museum

January 14, 2013 Posted by: Ranger Christine

NIANTIC, a Gold Rush-era sailing ship lay buried at the intersection of Clay and Sansome streets for many years. This piece of her stern is on display in the museum. Go here  www.nps.gov/safr/historyculture/nianticjournals.htm  to read more about her fascinating history and the people connected to her.