点评:Having lived in North Carolina for many years, it was a surprise to learn that this mine is the site of the first documented gold find in the US. In 1799, Conrad Reed found a 17 pound gold nugget in this area. Gold mining gradually spread in the area and North Carolina led the nation in gold production until 1848, when there was the great California Gold rush. For a small fee, you can try panning for gold, and you can keep whatever gold you may find. The miners there are very helpful in showing you techniques on how to pan properly. Our gold nugget turned out to only be fool’s gold! We also toured the underground mine and saw the Linker Shaft Room that is 50 ft below the surface. We then continued along the surface tour to see the engine house and the stamp mill. Be sure to see the movie when you arrive as it gives great insights into gold mining in NC. A very informative activity.
翻译:在北卡罗来纳州生活多年后,得知这座矿山是美国第一个有记录的金矿发现地,我感到非常惊讶。1799 年,康拉德·里德 (Conrad Reed) 在这一地区发现了一块 17 磅重的金块。金矿开采逐渐在该地区蔓延,北卡罗来纳州的黄金产量一直领先于全国,直到 1848 年,加州淘金热才开始兴起。只需支付少量费用,您就可以尝试淘金,而且您可以保留找到的任何黄金。那里的矿工非常乐于向您展示如何正确淘金的技巧。我们的金块原来只是愚人金!我们还参观了地下矿,看到了位于地下 50 英尺的 Linker Shaft Room。然后,我们继续沿着地面游览,参观了发动机房和冲压机。到达后一定要看电影,因为它可以深入了解北卡罗来纳州的金矿开采。非常有益的活动。