Washington Township Museum of Local History

Welcome

The Museum is the result of the desire of Mission Peak Heritage Foundation (MPHF) and Washington Township Historical Society (WTHS) to have a permanent place to display the historical artifacts collected over the years. The two historical organizations formed the Museum of Local History Guild and elected a Board of Directors. The Guild board ensures that education, archival research and preservation of the historical resources of Washington Township are the focus of the museum.

Our Exhibits

The Museum of Local History showcases life in the Tri-City area when it was farming and ranching community and then changed to a suburban community. Visitors discover how the families who moved here lived, worked, and established a thriving small-town community.

Learn more about current exhibits at the Museum.

Since before 1797, the year that Mission San José was established, our area has attracted immigrants from all over the world. Records of Chinese immigrants show up in our local archives at least as early as the 1860s.

Explore this history of the Chinese in our area in an exhibit at Fremont Main Library (January 12 – March 10, 2019) or by attending one of three exciting lectures!

Support Us!

Membership in The Museum of Local History Guild entitles you to advance notice of all new exhibits, meetings, cultural activities and special events.

Volunteer opportunities to become a docent, work on committees and to assist in the research library are offered. This is your museum and we want you to know you play an important role.

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Resource Materials

A Brief History of Washington Township — The modern city of Fremont has been built on beautiful land with a long, interesting history. This rich, historical heritage fits readily into time periods that had their own specific influences on the history of Fremont.

Historical Papers — A collection of papers covering topics of local historical significance.

Local History Sites — Links to websites about local historical buildings and activities.

Community Sites — Links to city websites, local community and business organizations.

News & Announcements

Philip Holmes, our beloved founding/life member and prime historian for the museum and all of the Tri-City area passed away in his home at age 94 on November 16.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Philip Holmes Memorial Fund at Washington Township Museum of Local History, 190 Anza St., Fremont, CA 94539 or to Centerville Presbyterian Church.

Read more about Philip and his contribution to preserving our history.

190 Anza Street
Fremont, CA 94539