The Joining of a Nation
May 10, 1869 the Union and Central Pacific Railroads joined their rails at Promontory Summit, Utah Territory and forged the destiny of a nation. Golden Spike National Historic Site shares the stories of the people and settings that define the completion of the first Transcontinental Railroad.
Read MoreFeatures
-
Locomotive Operations
While exploring the history surrounding the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad, come take the opportunity to view the replica locomotives.
Read More -
Golden Spike Visitor Center
The visitor center at Golden Spike National Historic Site was completed in 1969 for the centennial anniversary of "the Driving of the Last Spike".
Read More -
Western National Park Association Bookstore
Western National Parks Association operates the visitor center bookstore, focusing on railroading history and the resources surrounding this site.
Read More -
Get Involved
You can help make Golden Spike National Historic Site memorable, through our Volunteers in Parks Program. Find out how through the link below.
Read More -
Winter Steam Festival
For 3 days in between Christmas and New Year's Day, visitors can get the opportunity to see one of our locomotives operate in the cold temperatures.
Read More -
May 10th Celebration
Golden Spike National Historic Site will be celebrating its 145th anniversary of the Driving of the Last Spike Ceremony on May 10th, 2014.
Read More