For hundreds of years our area has attracted immigrants from all over the world. Records of Chinese immigrants show up in our local archives at least as early as the 1860s. Stories of the early Chinese immigrants are held in many museums, in archives, and in the personal collections of local families.Learn more at the Chinese History Project website.
“Forgotten East Bay Tracks” May 8th, 2026
Dr. Victor Wong presented “Forgotten East Bay Tracks: Honoring Chinese Builders of the Final Leg of the Pacific Railroad” on Zoom for the Chinese Historical Society of America.
Watch the recorded session on YouTube
C.H.P ADJACENT
Broderick “Guy” Moy came to us in January 2026 with the idea for a story about his family’s roots. Thanks to the great work put in by Guy Moy and Patricia Schaffarczyk, the story below has been preserved. Please join us in thanking Guy for his and his family’s contributions to our local history.
The Moy and Mar Legacies: A California Journey
By: Guy Moy and Patricia Schaffarczyk,
for the Washington Township Museum of Local History
05/12/2026
Printed online with the Tri-City Voice 05/21/2026
The Moy and Mar legacies | Tri City Voice
