The Chinese Railroad Workers Descendants Association (CRWDA) a national non-profit organization has organized for 2018 a guided tour that will take participants along the trails of 19th century Chinese Americcan railroad builders. In the mid 19th century, from 1864 to 1869 historians have estimated that more than 10,000 to upwards of 15,000 Chinese immigants were employed as construction workers on the building of the Central Pacific Railroad constructed length of the transcontinental railroad.
The latest email from event organizers included this announcement:
Just a reminder for those who have not registered for the 2019 Golden Spike conference that early bird registration will end on Wednesday, October 31, 2018. If you are planning on going, please be sure to purchase your registration before then. This is the last discount before full registration begins. Here is your cost breakdown:
Description Total
Bus Transport $150
Van Transport $90
Included Meals $500
Programming $200
Subtotal $940
TRCC GRADE TOUR $85
Total $1,025
Registration $600
SAVINGS $425
Early Bird Discount $100
Savings with Discount $525 (51% discount from cost)
For complete details go to http://http://goldenspike150.org
About the CRWDA: The Chinese Railroad Workers Descendants Association is a national, membership based, charitable organization which seeks to preserve, promote and protect the contributions made by Chinese railroad workers to the United States.
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