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190 Anza St., Fremont 94539 • (510) 623-7907

Welcome

The mission of the museum is to preserve Southern Alameda County (Fremont, Newark and Union City) memories, documents, artifacts, and structures from the past and share them with present and future generations.

Visit Us

The Museum and California native garden is open weekly on Wednesday and Friday, and monthly on the 2nd Saturday & Sunday, as well as the 4th Sunday.

All hours are 10 am – 4 pm.
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In the News

Did you see our museum featured in the Tri-City Voice? Thank you to the TCV for telling a piece of our story!

Oh hey, we were on the Fremont Podcast! Thanks for interviewing us, Andrew Cavette!

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Action Needed!

Save Fremont History Before it’s Too Late – The Harvey Houses at Sylvester P. Harvey Community Park are facing uncertain futures. The City is considering demolishing the George Harvey House, built in 1928, while the historic Sylvester P. Harvey House, built in 1868, could be mothballed and closed off for an extended period.

We need your help in getting the word out to our community!

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Fun Things to Do

Check out this list of Fun Things to Do in Fremont, created by the Museum Alliance of Fremont, Union City & Newark (MAFUN).

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Chinese History Project

Our area has welcomed immigrants from around the world for centuries, with Chinese immigrants documented here as early as the 1860s.

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Tri-City Treasures Forgotten

This historical, artistic map highlights landmarks, geographic and transportation features, plants and animals that were once a part of the Tri-City landscape.

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Union City History Museum

We are currently working with the City of Union City to rehabilitate the building at 3841 Smith Street and reopen a museum and research facility there.

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About

About the Museum of Local History
Museum of Local History Guild
Board of Directors
Research/Collections
Permanent Exhibits
Special Exhibits
Past Exhibits

 

Join & Give

Donate
Membership
Volunteer
Donations to Collections

Plan Your Visit

Passport to Adventure
General & Walking Tours
Student & Youth Tours

 

Resources

A Brief History of Washington Township
Historical Papers
Local History Sites
Community Sites
Special Projects
Tri-City Towns: Then & Now

 

Press

In the News
Newsletter
Tri-City Voice Articles
History Columns in the Tri-City Voice

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