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Society for the Preservation of West Calaveras History (SPWCH)

A nonprofit dedicated to preserving the rich history of western Calaveras County, one of California’s original counties.

The History of Valley Springs

The True Story of the Founding of Burson Revealed For the First Time

Charles Darwin, Alfred Russel Wallace, Evolution and the Man After Whom the Calaveras County Town of Wallace Is Named

Our Pioneer War Veterans

Civil War – Union

Civil War – Confederate

Mexican-American War

Spanish-American War

NEWSPAPER COLUMN ARCHIVE

Something From Nothing

The Early History of West Calaveras County

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Achievements

Years of Bringing Local History Alive

Artifacts Archived

Community Contributors Honored

The SPWCH Archives

Archives Records: #1-1000 #1001-2000 #2001-3000 #3001-4000

The Richard Taylor Pioneer Award

Honoring individuals who have contributed to the preservation of local history.

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Contribute to preserving West Calaveras County’s history with books, photographs and much more.

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