Brick by brick, the Old Columbia Schoolhouse helped establish the foundation of formal education in California. As the first two-story brick schoolhouse in the state, the Schoolhouse, its teachers, and their humble beginnings helped usher in a new age of learning.
Columbia State Historic Park is a Gold Rush era town preserved for visitors to take a step back in time and explore history. The park includes museum, exhibits, hotels, cottages, merchants, restaurants, guided tours and special events.