Washington Township Museum of Local History

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Museum of Local History Guild

Museum Organization

The Museum is the result of the desire of MPHF (Mission Peak Heritage Foundation) and WTHS (Washington Township Historical Society) to have a permanent place to display historical artifacts each collected over the years. The two history 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.

Mission Statement

Preserve Southern Alameda County memories, documents, artifacts, and structures from the past and share them with present and future generations.

In collaboration with the two founding historical societies and other historical groups we accomplish this mission through the following activities:

Tours of :

  • Museum of Local History
  • Rancho Higuera Historical Park
  • Walking Tours

Oral Histories: Conduct and publish

Collections: Catalogue and share our Archives, objects,photographs

Publications: Publish historical papers, historical articles, videos etc. through books, publications, website, other social media.

Events: Presentations and special event gatherings

Our Partners

With thanks to our local, state and national partners!

California Native Garden

Tri-City Ecology Center maintains the native and introduced plant garden at 190 Anza Street on the 2nd Sunday of each month. Interested in helping in the garden? Join us! Have questions? Call 510-623-7907 or email us at info@museumoflocalhistory.org

About the Museum

Museum of Local History Guild

Board of Directors

Research/Collections

  • Washington Township 1955 or before
  • Fremont: The New City 1956 to 1976
  • Fremont: A United Nations City 1977-2006
  • Niles Memories
  • Country Club 50
  • Our Heritage

 

Permanent Exhibits

  • Map of Museum Gallery and Exhibits
  • Washington Township
  • Getting Around / Transportation
  • Boy Paleontologists
  • When I was Growing Up
  • School Days
  • Growing and Raising Food
  • Buying What You Need
  • Mission and Rancho Days
  • Home Sweet Home
  • Movies in Niles
  • Mission Shoe Store
  • Meeting Friends and Having Fun
  • Stepping Out

 

Special Exhibits

Past Exhibits

190 Anza Street
Fremont, CA 94539

(510) 623-7907
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