Dear Friends,
The long-anticipated unveiling of the National Historic Landmark Plaque for Summit Tunnel Camp will now be held on Saturday, August 9, 2025, during our office launch event at The Celine in Sacramento!
Please note this change in date and location. Due to unexpected circumstances, the unveiling of the National Historic Landmark plaque WILL NOT be held at the Truckee Ranger District Station in Truckee, CA on August 10, 2025. All formal events and programming will be in Sacramento on August 9, 2025 to better accommodate our guests.
There will still be a mini tour to the Summit Tunnel on Sunday, August 10, 2025, departing promptly at 9AM from the Vagabond Inn parking lot in Sacramento. The tour is limited to the first 30 attendees, with check-in beginning at 8:45 AM. To reserve your seat, please RSVP here. Seats will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis between 8:45 AM-9:00 AM. The charter bus is expected to return to Sacramento around 3:00 PM the same day.
We would be honored if you can join us on August 9th! All members of the community are encouraged to join. Thank you for your continued support and participation. Please review the information on the following page, and feel free to contact us at info@1882foundation.org wit
Sincerely,
Ted Gong, Executive Director
DAY ONE
Saturday, August 9, 2025
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM PST
The Celine, 428 J St
Sacramento, CA 95814
Day One features exhibitions, speeches, and a three-part lecture series led by subject matter experts. The first lecture highlights the history of the Chinese workers and their essential role in the construction of the Summit Tunnel. The second lecture discusses the development and emergence of Sacramento’s Chinatown. The third lecture returns to present day and focuses on Sacramento’s strategic urban redevelopment plans and Chinatown’s place in the revitalization.
We will be unveiling the National Historic Landmark Plaque for Summit Tunnel Camp during this event! This plaque is issued by the U.S. Department of Interior. We also plan to display another plaque issued by the American Society of Civil Engineers.
All events will take place in The Celine, a historic venue previously known as the Travelers Hotel.
We have invited elected officials, community leaders, and key stakeholders. Events are open to the media. We encourage all members of the community to join. Light refreshments will be served.
DAY TWO
Sunday, August 10, 2025
8:45 AM – 3:00 PM PST
Meet in Sacramento at the Vagabond Inn Parking Lot (909 3rd St, Sacramento, CA 95814)
Day Two features a guided walking tour of the Summit Tunnel Camp and China Wall by knowledgeable and experienced individuals. As required by the U.S. Forest Service, participation waiver forms must be signed; hard copies need to be collected prior to the tour.
We recommend wearing comfortable clothes and hiking shoes that are appropriate for walking on rocky and uneven surfaces. Please bring your own snacks and/or lunches if you have dietary needs. Limited bottles of water will be provided.