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Mission San Jose Better Block – Sept 9 & 10
Ellsworth Ave. & Washington Ave.
Join us for a celebration of the arts and all things local in Fremont!
Farmers and makers markets, art galleries, beer garden, live music, public art demonstrations, food trucks, and a more walkable, vibrant Ellsworth Avenue!
Visit https://city.fremont.gov/betterblock for more information.
Upcoming Walking Tours
- Saturday, August 20, 2022 – Centerville Walking Tour, led by Tim Swenson
- Saturday, September 17, 2022 – Irvington Walking Tour, led by Caroline Harris
- Saturday, October 8, 2022 – Mission San Jose Walking Tour, led by Kelsey Camello
- Saturday, October 15, 2022 – Alvarado Walking Tour, led by Tim Swenson
Questions? Call us at 510-623-7907 or email us at info@museumoflocalhistory.org
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.
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
- July: Open 10 am – 4 pm on Wednesdays: July 6, 13, 20, and 27, and Sunday: July 10
- August: Open 10 am – 4 pm on Wednesdays: August 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31, and Sunday: August 14
- September: Open 10 am – 4 pm on Wednesdays: September 7, 14, 21, and 28, and Sunday: September 11
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, weather permitting.
** (see current open dates below)
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
Open Dates:
- August 13, 2022
- September 10, 2022
- October 8, 2022
Rancho Higuera Historical Park is closed November through March.
