National Train Day

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Fee:

Free.

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Dates & Times

Date:

Saturday, May 11, 2019

Time:

10:00 AM

Duration:

6 hours

Type of Event

Children’s Program

Cultural/Craft Demonstration

Exhibition/Show

Living History

Talk

This event is open to the public from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. No reservations needed.

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Description

All aboard for National Train Day! Join Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site for this special event. Learn more about the history of railroading,  from the steam locomotives of the past, to the diesel engins of today. This event is free and great for families. Activities include: model trains, golden spike craft, railroad songs sing-along, scavenger hunts and more! 

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Reservation or Registration: No

No reservations required.

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Image Gallery

Photograph of a turn-of-the-century steam locomotive bellowing black smoke and steam.

Turn of the century steam locomotive.
Public Domain