

Sun, Mar 23
|Grass Valley
Speaker Series: Gage McKinney "Gold Camp Gentleman"
Time & Location
Mar 23, 2025, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Grass Valley, 12075 Auburn Rd, Grass Valley, CA 95949, USA
About the event
Join author Gage McKinney for a special presentation of his newly released book, Gold Camp Gentleman: A Life of James D. Hague, at the historic North Star House on Sunday, March 23rd at 2pm. This event will shed light on the life of James D. Hague, a man whose contributions to Nevada County and the gold mining industry have long been overlooked. McKinney’s new book brings his story to the forefront, revealing a remarkable life intertwined with California’s history, including his pivotal role in building both the North Star House and the North Star Powerhouse.
About James D. Hague:James Hague, a Harvard-educated engineer, was instrumental in securing the future of North Star Mine and employing generations of Grass Valley workers. He played a key role in bringing important figures to the area, including engineer Arthur D. Foote, illustrator and novelist Mary Hallock Foote, and the renowned architect Julia Morgan. Hague was…