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Questions? Call us at 510-623-7907 or email us at info@museumoflocalhistory.org
Walking Tour Schedule 2023
- Saturday, April 22 – Niles Town
- Saturday, May 20 – Decoto Bike Tour
- Saturday, June 24 – Urban History Hike of Irvington/Central Fremont
- Saturday, July 15 – Newark Town
- Saturday, July 22 – Centerville Town
- Saturday, August 19, Irvington Town
- Saturday, September 16 – Urban History Hike of Niles
- Saturday, September 23 – Alvarado Town
- Saturday, October 14 – Mission San Jose Town
- TBD 2023: Palmdale Gardens, Shinn Nursery, California Nursery
Now on View – Depicting Historical Places: Tri-City Artists & Their Work

Washington Township Museum of Local History (and Archives)
The Museum and California native garden is open every Wednesday and the second Sunday of each month from 10 am – 4 pm. We are also open on Fridays from 1 pm – 5 pm.
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? Want to book a private tour or see the museum when we are not scheduled to be open? Let’s talk! Call us at 510-623-7907 or email us at info@museumoflocalhistory.org. Thank you!
- June 2023
Open on Wednesdays from 10 am – 4 pm: June 7, 14, 21, and 28
Open on Fridays from 10 am – 4 pm: June 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30
Open on Sunday 10 am – 4 pm: June 11 - July 2023
Open on Wednesdays from 10 am – 4 pm: July 5, 12, 19, and 26
Open on Fridays from 10 am – 4 pm: July 7, 14, 21, and 28
Open on Sunday 10 am – 4 pm: July 9 - August 2023
Open on Wednesdays from 10 am – 4 pm: August 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30
Open on Fridays from 10 am – 4 pm: August 4, 11, 18, and 25
Open on Sunday 10 am – 4 pm: August 13
Rancho Higuera Historical Park
Visit Rancho Higuera Historical Park and its beautifully restored adobe!
The view of Fremont and its surroundings is spectacular from this particular spot. Pack a picnic lunch and enjoy the park.
Open Dates & Times: 10 am – 12 noon on the 2nd Saturday of each month (April through September ONLY), weather permitting.
- June 10: Open 10 am – 12 noon… programming TBD
- July 8: Open 10 am – 12 noon… programming TBD
- August 12: Open 10 am – 12 noon… programming TBD
- September 9 & 10: Open
for Doors Open CA [stay tuned for more information]
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? Want to book a private tour or see the grounds when we are not scheduled to be open? Let’s talk! Call us at 510-623-7907 or email us at info@museumoflocalhistory.org.
Rancho Higuera Historical Park is closed October through March.