Tuolumne's history & Graveyard where Michael Landon filmed

[@Kalenberi]

History with Jeff and Sarah. Love it. Completes my day.

[@jbenziggy]

Wonderful! That's what we love to hear! We appreciate the remark, Kathy!

[@drknockers5716]

I grew up in toulmne loved seeing it thnks

[@rhondaz356]

As usual, Jeff and Sarah, another intriguing episode... I love the historic blend of history, complete with pictures and the Hollywood connection... very interesting. Thank you for giving us a scenic tour of the town as it stands now, and past, historical accounts. 👏💛💥

[@kramco.5984]

My childhood... Thanks for sharing.

[@KB6YAF]

Thank you Jeff and Sarah. I love how you place the overlay of the TV scenes as it relates where you are standing. That’s just another reason that puts your videos up many notches above other videos. Keep ‘em coming!!! .....Russell D.

[@sharylcherwa7369]

Thanks for walking through the town & showing us Now & Then of the Buildings. I Love that. I also liked how you lined up the movie shots at the Graveyard. That was cool. I really like this little town ❤ Thank you Jeff

[@ericlikeshalo]

I lived in Sonora for 4 years, Columbia for 6 years and Soulsbyville for 4 years but I’m originally from Modesto and live there now. Really glad to see someone telling the history of where I’m from and where I grew up

[@jbenziggy]

Thank you so much for letting us know!

[@oldermusiclover]

got to visit Columbia LOVED IT

[@tractorhyatt7044]

Nice history tour of the town. Definitely could use some revitalization. Love the old steam locomotive and abandoned theater. Great research on cemetery tv scenes as well. Enjoyed watching...thank you! 🇺🇸🚜👍

[@jbenziggy]

Thank you! Sorry I am late in expressing our appreciation!

[@photolabguy]

You produce such great content. Keep up the great work! I love seeing now and then photos of locations that you visit. You're also looking great for being almost 60!

[@thesolidsnakealpha]

Highway To Heaven always used to bring a tear to my eye, especially the final episodes! (No spoilers)😊 Once again a great historical video, but something rather upsetting is the level of graffiti. God bless Jeff and Sarah🙏

[@lindmar7711]

My husband and son are buried there in the grassy area. Also his mom, pa, granny and grandpa, brother, sis, brother-in-law and many many friends. I saw the them film the bar scene, day and night. My overnight film shop, B’s Picture It, was to the right of the Logger’s, on the corner downstairs. Goooo Summerville Bears! My daughter’s schools. She graduated in 92. I moved away so this was nice to see.

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

You have amazing genes. I thought you were in your 30s or 40s! Loved seeing the cemetery shots from the TV show and the theater from the inside, without the roof. I'm always so impressed with the amount of research and photos and videos you are able to assemble into a weekly video. You're also an excellent writer. Another fascinating trip, Jeff!

[@jbenziggy]

You're very kind, Steve. Thank you very much. I know you've been to the Bay Area before but hopefully next time you're up here you can swing through the fabulous gold country!

[@marcieconant5559]

As an actor, I appreciate you finding the filming locations of High Noon and Highway To Heaven. I think it's great that you research so thoroughly the stories of the people in the cemeteries that you visit...definitely a labor of love.🙂💕

[@buddy8225]

So much history, so little time. Loved that old movie house. What a beautiful old town. 😀

[@jbenziggy]

Thank you! Sorry I am late in expressing our appreciation!

[@nadiazahroon6573]

One of my pleasures on every Sunday are you and Sarah, and the husband going back to work. I love animals too, thanks Sarah.

[@SteveHowardPhotography]

Your videos never cease to amaze me. As I used to live in the Valley. I traveled and documented much as you are doing back in the days of video tapes and VHS. I love the history of the area and appreciate the way you are sharing it. (Huell Howser was my idol in those days)

[@jbenziggy]

Wow, thank you! Very much appreciated comment!

[@WayneKline]

Another great history lesson Jeff & Sarah, well done. Love the same locations over shots, showing then and now. Thank you!

[@jbenziggy]

Our pleasure!

[@amywoodington6240]

A few weeks before my Dad passed I asked if he was sure about being buried at Odd Fellows in Sonora. He looked up at me and said "No, I would like to be at Carters Cemetery in Tuolumne City". I'm so glad he let me know just in time. It's close to his home in Twain Harte, and it is absolutely beautiful. The people keeping up this Cemetery are so kind. I look forward to exploring on our next visit.

[@mhammer9348]

Thank you for the memories! Reid Sanitarium - also served as a hotel. In the autumn of 1969 to June 1970 the lady that owned the building let us live there after our property/home sold in Soulsbyville. In June Dad moved us to northern Washington state. I have some wonderful memories of the building (snooping in all the rooms inside & out, tin type pictures & much stuff from the past. There was one tiny room hidden beneath the outside stairs.) I switched bedrooms three times, I can still remember the smell of my one room. My Mom was on crutches & the bathtub was up a large staircase, & we'd sent her crutches sliding down the stairs. There was a drunk that would come around once in a while looking for "Mom" - not sure who Mom was. I attended church at the little red church on a back street nearby. We played on the train at the park. It was a wonderful small life experience.

[@Corgis175]

Great history vlog and cemetery. Highway to Heaven was my favorite of the 3 Michael Landon TV shows. Like the new notation for Sarah "sidekick".

[@renofredrenofred4913]

A nice walk through of the town and surrounding area. There are quite a bunch of sites used in Movies and Television shows. More than I would have guessed. It's nice country to just walk through also. tank you Jeff & Sarah for a kickback easy walkabout with more fun informative facts......Have a good day.....'till next time....Bye for now!

[@Fedora5957]

Never say never, many park stuffed and mounted steam locomotives have been brought back to life and are operating under their own steam again. Long Live RR Steam!

[@ednagreen62]

What a fascinating episode! These were bustling towns at one time; remembered, and not forgotten. My dad, as a teenager in the 1940's, was a projectionist at the only movie theater in his small town.

[@unbiasedobserver]

Another very interesting tour! Thanks! Loved the clips of Michael Landon being there! 👍

[@genniejefferson4414]

I love how you show throwback pictures and scenes from movies. Good job.

[@jbenziggy]

Thank you! Sorry I am late in expressing our appreciation!

[@speedspeed121]

The Cornish were serious miners. They'd dig holes atop the cliffs above the ocean, then dig everywhere, including under the sea. There's a good 5 season British TV series called Poldark. It's a new series, but it set in the post "American War" era of the late 1700's to early 1800's.

[@BriLovesKirra]

I’m spending the day re-watching a majority of your vids from California. I love your content Jeff. Thanks for blessing us with your narration of historical sites and places. 👍🏽💙❤️

[@jbenziggy]

I appreciate that! I wish more folks would watch what I consider to be good video production.

[@harrisonmantooth3647]

Thanks for sharing another informative video with us Jeff and Sarah. I've been through this old town many times but never took the time to actually visit like you two are doing. I'm adding this to my "To Do" list. Sarah is sure an Adventurer, she should carry a video camera too. You two make my day, thank you. Stan

[@HistoryHunterSarah]

You can see some behind the scenes on my KZbin

[@lindsaymacpherson8782]

Great bit of history Really enjoyed it and again Sarah finds a critter :) Thankyou both for a great video x

[@jbenziggy]

Our pleasure!

[@pamelaattrux336]

I like how you find out the Imformation on each building very interesting thanks

[@dianaterrazas8858]

That was very cool! Grew up in Tuolumne. Thank you for covering our little town. It is so fun to see the old pictures and hear your stories. I have many family members at that cemetery too. And when Highway to Heaven was filmed there, we lived right up the street. I have a polaroid of me with John French!

[@jbenziggy]

So cool, Diana! I wish they were both still alive and shooting TV shows but it was not meant to be!

[@jomon723]

Kool, Like how you explain everything and the match ups for the show HTH was great👍

[@jbenziggy]

Thank you! Sorry I am late in expressing our appreciation!

[@decoconstruction]

You guys are one of my favorite shows to watch

[@jbenziggy]

Much appreciated!

[@frankcasey7423]

Awesome video guy’s! Love the presentation with the overlays and much appreciation for the research time you put into all the videos to give us the background and history of the people, places and objects you show us. - Loved “Highway to Heaven” when I was a kid, watched it all the time! Especially because Michael Landon and Victor French where in from Little house. Always looking forward to Sundays to get that alert from “History Hunters” keep up the great work! Frank from Philadelphia, PA.

[@jbenziggy]

I think you might be one of our most enthusiastic fans and you're giving us a big head! LOL. Kidding aside, thank you very much. I had to stop editing the next video to stop and say I really appreciate your devotion to our channel! It helps us keep going knowing Sunday mornings must include a video! Take care, Jeff & Sarah

[@frankcasey7423]

@@jbenziggy Your very welcome and I appreciate your comment too! And I’m serious, you do terrific work and deserve the praise. Plus it’s nice to get some appreciation once in a while where it’s due. I always liked history and being able to get out there and see things that interest me or watch something that might peak my interest and that’s what I find in your video’s. Plus it’s a state I might not be able to get to, to take the time explore or research things anytime soon being on the opposite side of the country lol! See ya on the next one, Frank

[@kennydavis4705]

love people like y'all that show the past..keep it up.. thank y'all

[@Doseofmanna]

Hello Jeff & Sarah! Big Fan! Could I ask where you got those great photos of Tuolumne city? thanks!

[@pourindiesel]

I really appreciate your historical videos of California and the surrounding areas. So much to see in this world and so little time. Thank you!!

[@jbenziggy]

Thank you! Sorry I am late in expressing our appreciation!

[@bettyosier5682]

My oldest son lives in Tuolumne and his house is just down the street from this cemetery. It's cool how you told the stories about some of the people buried there.

[@jamesminear2336]

Not sure if I was ever there but Great Job as usual.. and I love Sara’s interaction with animals and the fact that you can take a minute to show that... just gives it a warm feeling!! Especially on a cold day! Sara and Jeff Thank You!

[@bethpeters3187]

Wonderful video. You do a great job. I like how you show the after and before scenes of where things were filmed.

[@jbenziggy]

Thank you very much, Beth. I always like it when I can Take the old photos and stand exactly where the photographer stood and take the same scene today. Glad you like the video.

[@dangre00]

Thanks guys. I grew up in Tuolumne and wasn't aware of some of the history you shared!

[@agm6095]

Thank you very much for this tour.

[@jbenziggy]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@HollywoodGraham]

Disheartening to see graffiti on historical buildings in rural areas. The theater would be a cool museum if it was in better shape. Thanks for all your research for another enlightening video.

[@dianaterrazas8858]

It is sad, but unfortunately has been there many years. There IS a museum in Tuolumne City though :)

[@OutaTimeFPV]

I go to High School up the street! Summerville High School, named after the town, founded 1911 in Tuolumne but eventually moved up the hill. Really enjoy your content!

[@slomtbr]

The high school was in a downtown building for only one year. The school on the hill was ready for the 1912-1913 school year.

[@Cabmaker]

Really enjoyed this episode and all your videos. Well done !

[@Kelly-jc3jc]

Great episode... I spent a great deal of time in Tuolumne as a kid, my mom's side of the family lived there. My Grandfather worked at the West Side lumber mill, as did my great grandfather... I think. Both my grand parents are buried at that cemetery, their house was a couple blocks behind the park at Willow and Main. Crawled around that locomotive several times. Thanks for sharing.

[@jbenziggy]

It's a beautiful part of California!

[@donnarigby3686]

I love these old towns x great to see them now and what they were like in years gone by x oh and I love the horses too Sarah x

[@jbenziggy]

Thank you! Sorry I am late in expressing our appreciation!

[@tammyburgoon7154]

Tammy Simmons I really enjoy your program, I have visited most of these sites , but I love all the in-depth history. Love it!

[@faapilot]

Great video and history lesson! Thanks!

[@pamelag2223]

I have never had as much enjoyment, learning things I never would have stumbled upon. You've done a good job at showing whats there to be found if you do the toilsome research. Thanks again!

[@jbenziggy]

Glad you enjoyed it, Pamela!

[@hermiesmit1]

Hi Jeff and Sarah, My wife and I LOVE your channel and we want to thank you for all your videos. Hope to run into you guys sometime, since we love taking road trips also.

[@jbenziggy]

Awesome! Thank you for watching! We might see you out there one day. Say hi to us if you do!

[@Tyblorg]

Cool. I.remember watching that episode because I had the same yellow Yamaha dirt bike.

[@Ravelinn]

great as usual.... may watch another before retiring for the evening...

[@TropicalGardenGuy]

Another excellent video Jeff ! Thanks!

[@jackiejohnson8609]

Awesome video Jeff and Sarah! Love your channel 👍

[@jbenziggy]

Glad you like them! Thank you so much for letting us know!

[@paulagibson2672]

Thank you both very much, enjoyed it like usual!!! 60, okay, 74 & don't even remember 60!!!!!!

[@jbenziggy]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@pamelakern2849]

I always love, going along, on these interesting trips 😁🧡

[@jbenziggy]

Thank you, Pam! Sorry I am late in expressing our appreciation!

[@y077er]

Hi Jeff and Sarah, great vlog once again. Looks like you might have stumbled on the template for the worlds first movie drive in :)

[@Ziggyaig]

Very interesting little town. Love the horse!! I agree Sarah, the nose is sooo soft!! Best part!! Interesting cemetery Jeff, well done as always. 👍🙂

[@robinpankey2495]

Just found your channel. Absolutely love it. So i subscribed. Thanks and God bless.

[@jbenziggy]

Welcome Robin! We’re glad you found us! Enjoy travels with us!

[@johnnyjesus8]

That hit the spot tonight enjoyed very much as usual my friend. Jeff and Sarah you guys have a great personality and it shows on the videos and are a great team. Thanks so much love these vlogs.

[@jbenziggy]

Thank you! Sorry I am late in expressing our appreciation!

[@johnnyjesus8]

@@jbenziggy lol no problem my friend. But thanks so much.

[@davec9244]

nice find Sarah ,that move theater ,was cool thanks both of you

[@tomblyth533]

Another awesome episode Jeff, its nice to see Sarah poking around with you too. This one looked like an editing nightmare for you but for us its awesome seamless content. We all thank you sooooo much, excellent!!!

[@jbenziggy]

Editing nightmare indeed! Ha ha. Glad you recognize how hard it really is! Thanks again!

[@dondressel452]

Great video of one of my favorite areas that I visited years ago I just subscribed Keep them coming Thank you

[@jbenziggy]

Welcome to our channel! Glad you found us! We appreciate the interest in what we do!

[@johnrambo7630]

After watching your video, I watched a couple of episodes of Highway to Heaven. Wouldn't it be nice if more shows like that were on TV today? Michael Landon created quality shows that any generation should be able to enjoy.

[@gerardange]

I had a lot of wonderful times all over that area for many years in my 20’s living up outside Mi-Wuk We had friends in Tuolumne and would travel the back roads from TwainHarte down to Tuolumne often!!!! > Tuolumne has totally changed a lot since I remember it way back in the 70’s in my early twenties. The Last time I was there was the when the big Fires hit the Sierras and from the town of Tuolumne all the way up to Strawberry it was all evacuated... I had time to drive around and see a lot of the things that were new to me...The big surprise was... the Casino! and also wider roads, and then add to that, housing developments everywhere on the out-skirts > But, the down town Tuolumne area was pretty much the same with lots of for sale signs & closed businesses. A page in history you didn’t mention was .... Mr Bell founder of TacoBell bought the "Westside Cherry Valley Railroad" and also The Mill & pond and was planning make an huge Resort Park and restore the Railroad and tracks and have passenger Steam railroad tours up to the high sierras. Bell promised to clean up all the Riff-Raff in Town. And Because of Bells plans the development the speculators and greed pushed property prices way up in and around the town of Tuolumne. But in the end... it was all just another flash in the pan as Bell’s Plans all evaporated and his Disneyland grand fairytale turned out to just another colorful page in the Long History of events in the town...of aka Summerville, aka Carter, now known as Tuolumne... Great job with your presentation, editing & production & techniques !!! Keep up the Good Work! Gerard

[@jbenziggy]

Thank you, Gerard! Sorry I'm late on this!

[@gerardange]

@@jbenziggy Jeff & Sarah, Oh 😟 Well it appears my response to your comment has again disappeared from the responses to you? U Got to Lov UTube! = Not #%!!! Anyway I will try and recap what I said… before? thank you for getting back to me… But not to worry about being late on getting back… I wasn’t expecting a response… so, all is good. I was just adding my two cents about some newer forgotten Tuolumne History! [ TO PUT THINGS IN PERSPECTIVE ] Funny how that is…. History is happening at this very moment!!! We are all part of it…. so don’t do anything embarrassing!!! Lol !!! For all of people on here who are interested in the past and History… My favorite tool is : UCR California Digital Newspaper Collection: it is an incredible data base that searches newspapers way back to the Mid 1800s !!! Wonderful information into that lives of people living back then… The writing is wonderful ~ very visual and in a first person perspective!!! It is a truly great resource to dive deep into the past!!! and discover many things that were swept under the carpet and forgotten. HERES THE LINK >cdnc.ucr.edu/cgi-bin/cdnc?a=q&hs=1&r=1&results=1&txq= Jeff & Sarah I am sure you know about this resource… but I think your viewers might find it interesting ! Thanks again for your relentless pursuit of the past and many, many, hours it takes to make a show \ series happen… It is a lot of hard work !!! Gérard

[@dsinavich5141]

Hi guys! Great vlog in a very interesting old town and cemetery ! Nice to see a shot of Michael Landon ! Keep up the great work !! Deborah Winnipeg Canada

[@jbenziggy]

Thank you Deborah! Glad you liked it. So were you a fan of Michael Landon?

[@dsinavich5141]

@@jbenziggy yes I was !! Died much to soon !

[@AB-ye7bw]

I could have watched for another whole hour ! So Good

[@jbenziggy]

Wow, that's quite a compliment. But we don't want you to get sick of us too soon! LOL! Thanks, friend!

[@bettebruce2277]

I have lived a couple miles outside of town (Tuolumne) for 20 years and did not know a lot of the history. I really appreciated learning about the town and old buildings that are so familiar to me. The cemetery was particularly interesting as I have never been there. Including scene overlays with Michael Landon and Victor French at the cemetery and scenes in town from “Highway To Heaven” brought it all to life.

[@jbenziggy]

Glad you enjoyed it, Bette! Stay safe up there in God's country!

[@lambjack1]

Big fan of Michael Landon and Victor French since the 70s watching Lil House with my Grandma. Another great job, I'm hooked on your videos.

[@bobwatson7783]

That was terrific Jeff. I enjoyed every part including Sarah’s break and enter in the old movie house. I also had a chuckle of the end credits with the Sidekick comment. Thanks again Guys from Down Under😎😎🐝

[@HistoryHunterSarah]

No break....just entered 😁

[@jennysjourney02]

Another great video! I think Sarah and I would have fun exploring together, I love to explore as well.

[@cparkinson6192]

Great video! You find the most interesting places!

[@jbenziggy]

Thank you! Sorry I am late in expressing our appreciation!

[@ScottysBackYardBBQ]

i lived in tuolumne for 35 years ..drank some beer in the loggers club lol thanks for sharing.

[@michaelbdoherty]

Awesome video! Me and my wife enjoying exploring old , abandoned and historical places here in New England. I found your channel while doing research. It must be a generational thing. Great work 👍💪✌️

[@DanFarrar]

I really enjoy your adventures with history. Thanks so much. Unique, fun, original content well done ❤️

[@jbenziggy]

Thanks Dan! Much appreciated!

[@donnavaughn5393]

Thank you my friend

[@tdk4660]

Great episode. Really like the video overlay you did at the cemetery. so cool to see

[@johnrambo7630]

Fantastic episode! I really like the Michael Landon tie-ins. Interesting cemetery stories and audio "zingers" as well ("the projector room was there").

[@HistoryHunterSarah]

I get caught not paying attention 🤪

[@montiliusbeatty9831]

My mother's side of the family is from chinese camp and jamestown going back to mid 1800's. I spent many years going there while growing up. Great Grandmother was married to a Mi Wok local native. I have relatives in the Chinese Camp cemetery also.

[@bossco2001]

Great video. I got a kick out of the empty movie theater. Originally thought maybe it could be History Hunters theaters showing all your videos and favorite films, but then I thought without a roof it could be Sarah's animal sanctuary Anyway great stuff.

[@jbenziggy]

I think the theater would attract a rough crowd in that condition! LOL. It would take a lot of work to get that building in original shape. And can you imagine getting that thing to pass building code these days in California?

[@dougpeel3274]

This was another great adventure full of info. I really want to go visit this town for sure along with the other gold rush towns in the area. 👍

[@thepickerhat6996]

Hey Jeff and Sarah, what a great Episode. Love it and specially how you worked in the Graveyard Scenes to the original Movie Material. Fits very good, well done! Greetings from Germany. Have a good Week :)

[@jbenziggy]

Thank you! Sorry I am late in expressing our appreciation!

[@thepickerhat6996]

@@jbenziggy No worries. My pleasure :)

[@wet8457]

This is a cool town I’m going to go check it out thank you

[@tomstephens2689]

I love Gold Country. Thank you!

[@hepgeoff]

Another great episode! Thanks!

[@patriciaschuster1371]

I just discovered you today. Love history, and became a fan of you. Fascinating. Thanks.

[@jbenziggy]

Welcome aboard! Thanks for finding our channel, Patricia! We hope you like our vast collection of videos and the ones to come!

[@timberk5]

This is really cool to see Tuolumne city on here I don't live to far from there. Great video

[@alanatolstad4824]

I loved this visit. I always have to stop first to find the location on Google maps, so I can understand better where you are.---I'm down south, northwest of SB.

[@dancurran8977]

The Michael Landon footage superimposed over the graveyard is cool!

[@jbenziggy]

Thank you, Dan! Glad you liked it!

[@maltesegirl58]

Enjoyed it.Thanks

[@rayfordham9230]

Hello you two. Another good one really interesting, I live in England so these videos make a nice change to our quaint old English villages. thanks.

[@stevenblevins8113]

great job again love you guys

[@jbenziggy]

Thanks so much Steve! We are honored that you say that!

[@fountainbiker]

Been up there recently, sad that most the downtown is boarded up and closed. I wanted to see the memorial and found bricks that people bought for their support of the project. Great tour, thanks.

[@karenutah8286]

My family use to go there camping every summer! I was pretty little so don’t remember much of the town, so thanks for the tour!

[@jbenziggy]

Thank you, Karen! Sorry I am late in expressing our appreciation!

[@ralphboggs4630]

My wife and I used to live in Columbia and we love all of Tuoleme co.!!!!!We live in FT,Jones ca now you guys should do some vids. up here alot of gold rush history up Here THANKS FOR WHAT YOU DO!!!!!

[@aztec9651]

Fort Jones the city or the small forested area by sheep ranch? I drove there to find dirt roads to explore but I turned around in fear of getting shot or something. Is it sketchy like that there?

[@sophiegiddings9272]

Are you talking about ft. jones before you get to Etna? My good friends moved up there a few years ago, from Tuolumne county, and we miss them, but are happy for them too! :)

[@marylouruss1087]

Enjoyed the trip. Thanks much

[@jbenziggy]

Glad you enjoyed it!!!

[@pamelaattrux336]

Cool how you show us about the filming in the graveyard always very interesting thanks

[@lisaburns1660]

I’ll be 60 this year too. I still think I’m 30 till I look in the mirror.

[@marymcguffin9370]

I agree I'll be 65 and still feel 35 -40ish 😁

[@greyghostjay]

Great video as always!

[@jbenziggy]

Thanks again, Jennifer! Much appreciated!

[@randybrown6795]

Hey Jeff and Sara neat video I would love to to visit some of them places you guys are awesome Randy from Kentucky.

[@jbenziggy]

We thank you very much Randy! Glad you’re enjoying our videos from Kentucky! Only been there once way back when I was a kid in 1975!