You missed! This event is over

Golden Spike Celebration Fundraiser

See Event Description

The Clarke Historical Museum is celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the completion of the Northwest Pacific Railroad line from San Francisco to Eureka with a weekend of events. Thursday, October 23rd Evening – time TBA Join the Clarke Museum for a delicious catered meal at the historic Eagle House. Relive 1914; come in period costume to really get in the spirit. Enjoy historical reenactments, vaudeville performances, ragtime music, dancing, and watch the original film celebrating the completion of the NWP line. Don’t let the fun end after dinner; special room rates will be available for guests! Stay the night/weekend at the Eagle House Inn – an 1880’s restored Victorian with modern amenities. Friday, October 24th 4:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. The Native Sons of the Golden West and railroad enthusiasts will honor the Clarke Museum with the dedication of a special plaque commemorating the centennial of the NWP line. The dedication will be complemented by a presentation from Dr. Alex Service and Susan J.O. O’Hara titled, “ NWP: Construction, Tribulations and Celebration”. A book signing of their new work Northwestern Pacific Railroad: From Eureka to Willits will follow with specialty cocktails available. All of Friday’s festivities will take place at the Clarke Historical Museum in Old Town where you can be the first to view our exhibit commemorating this historic event. Saturday, October 25th 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday is sure to be fun for the whole family. Take a ride on a speeder car and view the Falk locomotive as Timber Heritage brings their trains to the Clarke Museum. Come learn about early railroad history and enjoy a street fair in Old Town, Eureka as we continue the celebration. The museum will be open so come inside and browse the exhibit. Tickets for Thursday’s event will be available at the Clarke Historical Museum, 240 E Street, Eureka or by phone (707) 443-1947 More details will be release soon - Join our email list at clarkemuseum.org to keep up to date on exhibits and events at the Clarke Museum. Contact Amber at (707) 443-1947 or clarkehistorical@att.net with any questions. Clarke Historical Museum 240 E Street Eureka, CA 95501

DATES/TIMES

WHERE

• See Event Description

PRICE

• Free
• $75 Dinner
• $50 Vendors
• $8 Speeder Car Rides
• Free Street Fair
• Free Book Talk