The Quest for the Gold Spike

As part of a series of special events, activities, and exhibits designed to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad culminating this May, the California State Railroad Museum & Foundation are proud to present an entertaining and interpretive melodrama titled “The Quest for the Gold Spike.” Lasting approximately one-hour in length, the performances are free to the public and will take place in the historic Eagle Theatre in Old Sacramento State Historic Park.

Envisioned, written, and directed by a team of dedicated California State Railroad Museum staff members, the melodrama will be performed by talented local actors and actresses. Melodrama guests will be entertained by a story line centered around a character named Mei Ling as she journeys to a dream world. She travels back in time to a shadowy, unknown world where she meets some of the historic individuals who helped build the nation’s first Transcontinental Railroad: Theodore Judah, The Big Four and Chinese railroad workers. Mei Ling learns important lessons from each of them; ultimately, they help her to overcome her fears and accomplish the impossible.

Note: Seating is limited, arrive early.