Local historian and former County Superintendent of Schools Terry McAteer will be offering a series of free monthly walks through Nevada City intended to attract locals and visitors who wish to learn more about Nevada City history. The first walk of the year will be held on Saturday, April 11th at 10 a.m. and will last about 1 hour and 15 minutes. The walk will begin and end at Miners Foundry located at 325 Spring Street in Nevada City.

“I started the free walks last year in Grass Valley and they proved to be very popular so I decided to expand to Nevada City,” said McAteer, who has taught history on the high school and university level and is the Chair for the Grass Valley Historical Commission. “I’m pleased that the Nevada City Chamber is highly supportive of this activity and I encourage locals and tourists take the opportunity to learn the historic side of Nevada City.”

An ingot of gold assayed at Ott’s Assay Office which still exists in Robinson Plaza in Nevada City. Ott was one of the most respected and professional essayists of the Gold Rush period.
An ingot of gold assayed at Ott’s Assay Office which still exists in Robinson Plaza in Nevada City. Ott was one of the most respected and professional essayists of the Gold Rush period.

McAteer encourages people to bring some water, and their quest for knowledge on this short four block walk. Future walks will occur on one Saturday (usually the 3rd Saturday) of each month starting at 10 a.m..

The dates for these are: May 9th (Special times— 11:30 a.m. and 1 pm), June 20th, July 18th, August 15th and September 19th.

McAteer will also continue his series of free walks through downtown Grass Valley. Those walks also start at 10 am on Saturdays in front of the Stamp Mill at the corner of Main and South Auburn Streets. The dates for Grass Valley historic walks are: May 9th, June 13th, July 11th, August 8th and September 12th.