Women Prospectors of America

07/08/2026

06/19/2026

Here is a shout out to Monica Beets - Gold Rush! She grew up the daughter of a miner and has really proven that hard work pays off. We salute 🫡 you!

06/11/2026

Awe, international passion for the love of gold!

06/11/2026

With History Seekers – I just earned their Seekers Elite badge! 🎉

06/11/2026

Lifting up Detecting with Jessie today! Fellow woman swinging a metal detector🫡 . We appreciate your passion!

Good morning from the field 🌳🩷

06/07/2026

Old timer lady miner! Gotta love it! Thank you Shelton Natalie for sharing this.

Ellen Elliot Jack’s story stands out as a vivid example of frontier grit and independence, especially at a time when women were often confined to domestic roles. Her transition from running an eating house to staking mining claims illustrates both adaptability and courage. The fact that she not only survived but carved out a name for herself in the male-dominated world of gold mining speaks volumes about her tenacity.

Her presence with a pistol at her side symbolizes the realities of life on the frontier—where danger could come from both nature and human conflict—and the need for self-reliance and assertiveness. The clashes that forced her out of her restaurant highlight the complex and often tense interactions between settlers and Native American communities during westward expansion, adding further layers to her story.

“Captain Jack” embodies the spirit of the Old West woman who refused to be sidelined by societal norms. Her legacy offers a powerful narrative of empowerment and survival amid the rugged challenges of Colorado’s mining towns, making her a remarkable figure in the history of the American frontier.

06/06/2026

Heck yes!

06/04/2026

Here’s to Stacy Simpson new owner of IMCJ’s Prospecting & Mining Journal and owner of Meeting Of The Mines! We salute 🫡 you! We can’t wait for the historic IMCJ to come out!

06/04/2026

Hope ya all know Mama Bird. Her and her husband Gentleman Prospector are top notch people. Her YouTube is here.

for with -Prospector 🤗🤠🎉💪 Runnin...