Weaverville was a gold mining town in the 1850s, and the Jake Jackson Memorial Museum-Trinity County Historical Park, captures part of its history. The collection, from firearms to household items, tells an interesting story about the residents -- Native Americans, miners, pioneers, especially the Chinese. In the Gold Rush era, the town was half Chinese, with a Chinatown of about 2,500 residents. Admission is free, but a donation of $1 is suggested. Across the parking lot, you can view the oldest continuously used Taoist temple in California at the Joss House State Historic Park (530/623-5284). This well-preserved temple was built by immigrant Chinese miners in 1874. Admission is $1 for adults, free for children ages 16 and under.