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ALLENSWORTH 2025 JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION!
FOR A LIMITED TIME, STACK DISCOUNTS ON TOP OF SPECIAL REDUCED FARES TO ALLENSWORTH
To honor Juneteenth, Amtrak San Joaquins is offering discount fares for travel to Allensworth State Historic Park, the very first California town founded, financed, and governed by African Americans.
2025 Juneteenth Special Train Flyer
For questions on the event, the special train, and how to book, please contact csetness@sjrrc.com
Historic Allensworth
Explore Allensworth State Park: A Step into California’s Rich History
Allensworth State Park, located in California’s San Joaquin Valley, offers a unique glimpse into the past. This historic site preserves the story of Allensworth, the first town in California founded, built, and governed by African Americans. Founded in 1908 by Colonel Allen Allensworth, a former enslaved man, the town was designed to be a self-sustaining community where African Americans could live, work, and thrive.
While the town faced challenges, including water shortages, Allensworth remains a symbol of hope and resilience. Today, visitors can explore the park’s restored buildings, including the Allensworth School, Colonel Allensworth’s home, and other historic structures, bringing to life the story of a community that once flourished in the early 20th century.
Whether you're a history buff or simply looking to explore something unique, Allensworth State Park offers a fascinating and educational experience for visitors of all ages. Don’t miss the opportunity to step back in time and discover the legacy of this remarkable town.
PLAN YOUR TRIP TO ALLENSWORTH
Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park is open year-round to the public. Guided and self-guided tours are available; however, you’ll want to coordinate with park staff in advance to ensure that the reserve time with a guide or can have access to the Visitor Center. Located about 50 miles north of Bakersfield and about 120 miles south of Fresno, park visitors can drive and even plan overnight trips by reserving space at campsites that will accommodate RV’s or tents.
Events take place at the park throughout the year and offer a great opportunity to visit Allensworth with larger groups with a planned program of activities. To make the park accessible to as many members of the community as possible, Amtrak San Joaquins offers planned special train service to the Allensworth State Park (CNL) three times a year:
- Black History Month – The second Saturday in February
- Juneteenth – The second Saturday in June
- Rededication – The second Saturday in October
For each of these events, individuals and small groups (14 and under) can book travel to the park directly through Amtrak San Joaquins and take the train to and from the park! Groups of 15 or more are encouraged to book through the Group Department. To ensure that travel to Allensworth is accessible to as many members of our community as possible, fares for Allensworth are reduced by 50% for these planned events. And yes, you can save even more by using our everyday discounts on top of those reduced fares.
Juneteenth and Rededication are among the most popular events hosted at the park, and all Amtrak San Joaquins trains will stop at the park. For Black History Month, reduced service will be offered with trains 702, 710, and 717 serving the park. Note: for all events, train 710 will depart one hour earlier at all stations, to allow park visitors to arrive in time for the festivities.
WAYS TO BOOK
Online (Website/App)
- Visit the official Amtrak San Joaquins website/Amtrak app
- Select the event date , departure & return train
- Enter passenger details and make payment.
- Receive your digital ticket by email or app.
Call Center
- Call the customer service number 1-800-872-7245
- Provide event details and payment.
- Receive confirmation via email/SMS.
Ticket Counter
- Visit the station ticket counter.
- Book the special train ticket in person.
- Collect your ticket.
GROUP TRAVEL
Groups of 15 or more can take the train to visit Allensworth any time throughout the year.
For those groups planning to travel on one of the annual special event trains, they only need to coordinate with the Group Department.
For those traveling at any time of the year will need to coordinate both with the Group Department for ticketing and directly with the Park Staff. Dates of travel availability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis, pending operational approval.
Note: Reservations with the Group Department are required to be submitted 30 days in advance of your planned departure date.
Fares for Group Travel are 50% off for groups traveling on Special Trains, and 10% off for other travel dates. For school groups, or those comprised of more youth (under 18) passengers than adults (18 and older), we do offer Kids ‘n’ Trains pricing, which are zone-based fares depending on your station of origin.
COLONEL ALLENSWORTH STATE HISTORIC PARK INFORMATION
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