Monuments & Heritage Sites

Plan your visit to passes, museums, and national historic sites that preserve Beckwourth's life and the complex history of the American West.

Places to explore

Beckwourth Pass, CA

The lowest pass in the Sierra Nevada (5,212 ft). Visit the summit monument marking the discovery of the Emigrant Trail.

Jim Beckwourth Museum

Located in Portola, CA, this museum preserves his cabin and artifacts from his time as a hotelier and guide.

Sand Creek Site, CO

Visit the National Historic Site in Eads, CO, where Beckwourth's testimony helped preserve the history of the 1864 massacre.