If you are reading this page, you just missed the 65th Annual Big Band Street Dance in Columbia Historic State Park which happened July 17, 2010. However, it is an annual event so be sure to go in 2011. During the Big Band Street Dance, Columbia State Historic Park transforms into a 1940s town complete with cars from the era and encourages you to come dressed in 1940’s clothing. Featuring a wonderful big band to play all the best music from the 40s, have a great time dancing the night [...]

Columbia, California is located about 20 minutes from Twain Harte. Once you enter the Columbia Historic State park, you’ll immediately feel like you’re walking back in time.  Old shops line each side of the ‘western gold mining town’.  You may get an old picture taken as an outlaw or saloon girl, or treat yourself to some delicious old western candies.  Try a root beer float or stop by and buy an historic costume.  Each store is unique and gives you insight into what it was like the 1850s in California. [...]