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Western National Parks

WNP

The park store is operated by Western National Parks (WNP), an official non-profit partner of the National Park Service dedicated to supporting the educational mission of Golden Spike National Historical Park. The park store has a wide range of books, educational games, and posters, and other items available for retail sale. These products complement the interpretive themes you experience when visiting the park. The park store is located at the visitor center, or you can visit the online park store.

If you would like to place an order or have a question about a product: contact WNP at Golden Spike at: 435-471-2209 ext 422.

 

Photo of the 154th Golden Spike Anniversary with Chinese railroad workers reenactors

Courtesy of Harmon Li

The Chinese Railroad Workers Descendants Association (CRWDA) is a national, membership-based, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2017 to honor and safeguard the contributions of Chinese railroad workers to the United States.

Through educational and philanthropic initiatives, the Association supports academic research, historic preservation, and artistic endeavors that foster a deeper understanding of the experiences, resilience, achievements, and enduring impact of Chinese and Chinese Americans on the nation.

For further information Clink this link: Chinese Railroad Workers Descendants Association or on Photo.

 

Irish Dancers

NPS Photo

The Hibernian Society of Utah fosters community through education and the celebration of Irish culture and tradition. Its mission includes charitable giving, community involvement.

During the 19th century, Irish workers were among those who helped build railroads across the American West. Their work supported the growth of Utah’s communities and helped connect the nation. The Society honors this history as part of its broader effort to recognize Irish heritage and contribution.

For more information: Hibernian Society Of Utah

 

A Monument to Their Memory

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In 2019, Spike 150 created the Golden Spike Foundation which partnered with local groups, state ambassadors, and the National Park Service to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the transcontinental railroad. Partnering to form a legacy, committed to creating public pieces of art that inspire the public to learn and explore history. Spike150 also supports public education curriculum enhancing the opportunity for youth to learn about the untold stories of the transcontinental railroad.

Spike 150 has created multiple art installations which reside today at Golden Spike National Historical Park. A ‘Monument to Their Memory’ stands for all to view in the visitor center parking lot rising above the park honoring the memory of all those who worked on the transcontinental railroad. ‘Distant Thunder’ another art piece also can be seen at Golden Spike National Historical Park it stands as a reminder for current, and future generations to understand the impact of the railroad on Native American population and the world around them. Spike 150 continues to create and support the legacy of the transcontinental railroad by harnessing curiosity driven by art, and education.

 

Bernice Gibbs

Image of Bernice Gibs courtesy of Golden Spike Association

The Golden Spike Association of Box Elder County, Utah, a non-profit organization, was founded in the early 1950s by Bernice Gibbs Anderson. Additionally, several other associates helped preserve the site of America's first transcontinental railroad at Promontory Summit.
Fun fact: The Golden Spike Association formed approximately 14 years prior to becoming apart of the National Park Service system. Ironically, most NPS non-profit partners come afterwards.