The Ghosts of Bridgeport

At the start Sunday, October 27, 2002
by Genny Paauwe

On a bright and sunny Sunday morning, more than 20 Miatas met to take the scenic drive to South Yuba State Park at Bridgeport. Mike and Helen DeLaurentis (our President and First Lady) were in the lead, taking us from Newcastle through Auburn, past Lake of the Pines and Lake Wildwood, Grass Valley and Rough and Ready.

At the start The park staff put on their annual "Ghosts of Bridgeport" presentation. The one-hour tongue-in-cheek history lesson took us from one era to the next with all of the docents outfitted in period costumes. The ensemble took us from place to place along the old Virginia Toll Road near the covered bridge that spans the Yuba River. We learned about the early native inhabitants of the area, the white settlers and their families and prospectors who worked the river and surrounding hills for gold. The end of the show took us to the graveyard, a fitting place for ghosts!

At the start Following the tour, club members went off on their own. It was a pleasant autumn day that turned off warm before the light began to fade behind the hills and pines.

Along with several other club members who were ready for lunch, we went to Nevada City to look in the shops and eat some ice cream before heading home. The town has many wonderful bookstores with a wide variety of literature on pioneer history. At the start

The day was leisurely and pleasant and the historical presentation was humorous and lively. We had a great time!


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