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Washington Township Museum of Local History

Mission San Jose

Step into 1853 Washington Township and discover how Fremont's streets got their names. This volunteer-run museum packs fascinating local lore into a cozy firehouse space, with friendly guides ready to share stories you won't find in textbooks.

Cozy firehouse setting
Family-friendly
East Bay heritage
Small but mighty

Tips

🏛️"fabulous resource for local history" — visitor
📚"so much packed in a small space" — visitor
🌿check out the California native garden

Washington Township Museum of Local History

190 Anza St, Fremont, CA 94539, USA

+1 510-623-7907

$2

museumoflocalhistory.org

Upcoming at Washington Township Museum of Local History

Saturday, Jun 13
Founders’ Gala

Founders’ Gala

June 13

Step into California's past at this elegant evening supporting the restoration of historic Mission San Jose. Expect live music, local history displays, and a community of history lovers gathered to preserve a landmark that's anchored Fremont for over two centuries.

Saturday, Jun 20
3RD SAT – Open Day

3RD SAT – Open Day

June 20 at 10am

Wander through Fremont's past in a cozy firehouse museum where chatty volunteers unpack local lore you never knew existed. Street names like Mowry and Stevenson suddenly make sense.

Open House at the Rancho Higuera Historical Park

Open House at the Rancho Higuera Historical Park

June 20 at 10am

Step inside a firehouse turned museum where friendly volunteers pack centuries of Fremont history into every corner. The docents have stories you won't find in textbooks, and even longtime locals leave surprised by what they didn't know.

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