A thorough look at the Chumash people of California. Read about their unique plank canoes, basketry, language, and cave paintings. Many pictures of artifacts and drawings accompany the information.

Did you know California's history included early explorers, Native Americans, the Gold Rush, and the Bear Republic? Learn about the history and timeline of the state of California on this site.

A very complete look at the Chumash Indians of California from the Lompoc Museum. Read an overview of how the Chumash lived and took advantage of their environment. Follow links to see maps of where they lived and information about their...

A brief description of the Wappo people that lived in Northern California.

This resource presents information about the culturally diverse mining towns in California during the time of the gold rush and the treatment of minorities.

This page discusses the many different cultures that came to California during the gold rush.

This resource contains information and a picture about Indian prospectors. It also contains an audio clip.