The weather, a little on the hot side, was perfect for a parade.
The day began with a pancake breakfast in the historic Armory. After a full tummy, a short walk away was the Copperopolis Museum - open one day a year...homecoming day. The museum manned by none other than local amateur historian Ed Gouzzenne. As you walk through the museum it begins to pull you into the history of our town. From mining to brothels and everything in between.
Soon the parade began with free hotdogs, Smokey the Bear and ribbon awards quickly following. The pictures will tell the story.
Enjoy the photographic journey of Copperopolis Homecoming 2012:)
For over 130 pictures of Copperopolis Homecoming 2012 CLICK HERE
Every year the Copperopolis Community Center hosts this amazing event to help bring the town together for an old fashioned get-together, aptly named 'homecoming.'
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.
