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SAN DIEGO'S HISTORIC PLACES: Julian

The Eagle Mine was one of the first mines to operate in Julian. Visitors can take a tour inside the mine, and learn how it operated.
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The Eagle Mine was one of the first mines to operate in Julian. Visitors can take a tour inside the mine, and learn how it operated.

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with the PBS app + Encores Saturday, June 28 at 4 p.m. and Sunday, June 29 at 4:30 p.m. on KPBS TV + Monday, June 30 at 9 p.m. on KPBS 2

On this episode, find out how the historic town of Julian was founded after the U.S. Civil War, and how it survived the Gold Rush of the late 1800s. We'll tour the town's historic cemetery, gold mine and talk with the grandson of the town's founder Drue Bailey.

After Fred Coleman discovered gold in 1869, many prospectors (pictured) came to Julian to work in the mines.
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After Fred Coleman discovered gold in 1869, many prospectors (pictured) came to Julian to work in the mines.

HISTORIC PLACES WITH ELSA SEVILLA is an Emmy-Nominated and Award-Winning documentary series hosted by journalist Elsa Sevilla. Elsa connects viewers to the region's past as she explores historic sites, museums, cemeteries and parks and chats with local experts on the various people who lived there.

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HISTORIC PLACES WITH ELSA SEVILLA: CALIFORNIA'S HISTORY: Julian

Produced and created by award-winning journalists Elsa Sevilla and Guillermo Sevilla of Sevilla Productions for KPBS.

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