El Dorado canoe and land passages towards a large body of water on the shores of which he supposed was located Manoa, Golden City of El Dorado. Though Raleigh never found El Dorado, he was convinced that there was some fantastic city whose riches could be discovered. Finding gold on the riverbanks and in villages only strengthened his resolve. In 1617, he returned to the New World on a second expedition, this time with Kemys and his son, Watt Raleigh, to continue his quest for El Dorado. However, Raleigh, by now an old man, stayed behind in a camp on the island
El Dorado Arts Council El Dorado Arts Council The El Dorado Arts Council (EDAC) is the official El Dorado County, California, USA arts council. The El Dorado Arts Council supports the cultural development of El Dorado County by advocating for and creating the highest quality artistic and educational opportunities for residents and visitors. It serves as the county's umbrella organization for individual artists and arts organizations, providing them with a variety of programs and services. The El Dorado Arts Council is funded in part by the California Arts Council, as well as through grants, memberships, donations and fundraising events. The El Dorado Arts Council