The Golden Spike State Monument is coming to Brigham City in 2026 to honor the workers who built the transcontinental railroad. The new state park is expected to open in fall 2026.

Looking to derail from your usual Santa Clarita routine? Consider a trip to Sacramento for a journey through California’s ...

The Sierra is known for its railroad history. A lot is heard about the men who built the Central Pacific Railroad, but what about the women who […] ...

Descendants of Chinese railroad workers who live in New York City said they’re excited about the recognition, and see it as a way for more people to learn about the legacy of their families.

The Central Pacific Railroad, the western section of the Transcontinental Railroad, required tunneling through the imposing Sierra Nevada, which meant the laborers worked in dangerous conditions, such ...

Remembering the workers An estimated 10,000–20,000 Chinese men joined the Central Pacific Union to complete the backbreaking labor of clearing the way for the railroad.

Actually, 10,000 to 20,000 immigrant Chinese laborers had helped forge the Central Pacific’s path over the Sierra Nevada to its historic 1869 meeting with the Union Pacific.

Council Member Susan Zhuang on Tuesday introduced a City Council resolution that would, for the first time, recognize the history of Chinese-American railroad workers in New York City. Surrounded by ...

“The number of stories we get to hear and exchange, I think it’s really beautiful,” said Jalan, who didn’t know Thomas before the trip. Growing up in California, fourth graders learn about the ...

For her series California Foodways, Lisa Morehouse is reporting a story about food and farming from each of California’s 58 counties. A lot of kids growing up in California learn about the ...

Updated: Dec 17, 2024 / 05:04 PM PST The site of the largest camp for Chinese railroad workers in California in the 19th century is one of the country’s newest National Historic Landmarks.

The site of the largest camp for Chinese railroad workers in California in the 19th century is one of the country’s newest National Historic Landmarks. U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland ...