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Washington Township Museum of Local History (and Archives)
The Museum and California native garden reopened for tours and visitors in June 2021.
Visit every Wednesday and the second Sunday of each month from 10am – 4pm.
In order to comply with county guidelines regarding Covid-19, we ask that you continue to maintain a social distance from people outside of your household as well as utilize a proper face covering inside the museum.
Suggested donation: $2 per visitor / $5 per family
Museum members and children 5 and under are always FREE
We are located at 190 Anza Street in the Mission San Jose district of Fremont.
Questions? Call us at 510-623-7907 or email us at info@museumoflocalhistory.org
Remaining open dates and times for fall and winter 2021 (all dates 10am – 4pm)
- October: Wednesdays: October 6, 13, 20, and 27, and Sunday: October 10
- November: Wednesdays: November 3, 10, 17, 24, and Sunday: November 14
- December: Wednesdays: December 1, 8, 15, and Sunday: December 12
- Museum closed December 16, 2021 – January 4, 2022 – Happy Holidays!
Rancho Higuera Historical Park
Rancho Higuera Historical Park and its beautifully restored adobe reopened for tours and visitors in February 2021.
The view of Fremont and its surroundings is spectacular from this particular spot. Pack a picnic lunch and enjoy the park.
Time: 10 am – 12 noon on the 2nd Saturday of each month, weather permitting.
In order to comply with county guidelines regarding Covid-19, we ask that you continue to maintain a social distance from people outside of your household as well as utilize a proper face covering inside the adobe building.
Suggested donation: $2 per visitor / $5 per family
Museum members and children 5 and under are always FREE
The park is located at 47300 Rancho Higuera Rd. in Fremont.
Please park at street level and walk up. Handicapped parking is available.
Visit this culturally significant site, with a history extending back to Fulgencio Higuera a descendent of Jose Higuera who came to California from Spain on the de Anza expedition (1775-1776).
The original adobe home was constructed in 1840.
Questions? Call us at 510-623-7907 or email us at info@museumoflocalhistory.org
Remaining open dates and times for 2021:
- Saturday, November 13th from 10 am – 12 noon
Rancho Higuera will be closed December 2021 and January 2022. Please check back in January 2022 for updated open dates and times for February – April 2022
