Copperopolis Community Center: August 2011

The Copperopolis Community Center

The CCC (Copperopolis Community Center was officially established January 19,1940 as a non-profit corporation to promote activities that benefited the community by a group of volunteers comprised of founding families and residents of Copperopolis. Through the efforts of the CCC two publicly owned buildings in Copperopolis have been preserved; the Armory and the brick Congregational Church, and both buildings have the honor of being recognized on the National Register of Historic Places and the California Register of Historical Resources. In addition, the CCC strives to preserve historical archives, artifacts, and has developed a Copperopolis history program for the local Copperopolis Elementary School.

The CCC is comprised of community volunteers, including a seven-member Board of Directors and individual, family and business sponsors. If you would like to become a CCC sponsor click HERE to download a printable PDF form.

Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Copperopolis Commemorative Bricks - a lasting gift

In 2010 the little town of Copperopolis celebrated its 150th anniversary.

To give you a glimpse into the staggering amount of years that have passed since Copperopolis began, here a a few interesting things that occured 150 years ago in 1860:
Abraham Lincoln becomes the 16th President of the United States.
The Pony Express made its first run.
The British Open is played for the first time, won by Willie Park.
World first iron hulled battleship, British HMS warrior, is launched.
Charles Dickens publishes first copy of 'Great Expectations.'
Souh Carolina secedes from the United States Union.

Now Copperopolis is making there own 'history to be remembered' with a commemorative brick wall located in the Copperopolis Historic Plaza on Main Street, in the historic district.

Each brick is engraved with a personal message, thought, or saying, that will withstand the test of time, leaving your message for generations to come.

If you would like to order a commemorative brick for the next phase of the brick wall, please click HERE to download a printable PDF form.