Think California January 1, 2010

What comes to mind when you think of California? Beaches, the Gold Rush, freeways and road trips, cultural diversity, agricultural abundance, earthquakes, Hollywood? Indeed, there are many spectacular stories in Californias history.As its past proves, California is a state in never-ending flux. Its sole constant is that of constant change, causing the Golden State to forever increase in fascinating stories and events that will continue to go down in history.The California Historical Society presents Think California, an exhibition highlighting the colorful history of California through the institutions remarkable collection of artwork, artifacts, and ephemera. This ambitious exhibition asks the question What do you think about when you think of California? Here you see both common and little known facts of the Golden States fascinating history, as well as the myths and realities that are the lore of California.

Official Website: http://www.americantowns.com/ca/sanfrancisco/events/think-california-2009-12-04