Name: Pullman Railroad Days
Start: 2022-05-14T09:00:00-05:00
End: 2022-05-15T17:00:00-05:00
Location: Historic Pullman Foundation Exhibit Hall

Pullman Railroad Days

Friends of Pullman is the official partner of Pullman National Historical Park.Our mission is to preserve and protect Pullman National Historical Park's cultural heritage and amplify its uniquely American stories for current and future generations.

Friends of Pullman National Historical Park

Celebrate Pullman Railroad Days: People, Progress & Innovation at Pullman National Monument on Saturday, May 14 and Sunday, May 15!

Historic Pullman Foundation Exhibit Hall

Thank you for interest in Pullman Railroad Days 2022!
Advanced ticket sales have ended. Tickets are still available at the door. 
And visit us next month for the First Sunday Walking tours and the Lecture series. Visit https://www.pullmanil.org/ to learn more

Historic Pullman Foundation invites you to join us for an exciting weekend-long celebration of another important Pullman story: railroad innovation and the people that drive it.Celebrate the opening of "RAILROADERS: Jack Delano's Homefront Photography" in the Pullman Exhibit Hall, tour the historic Factory Site, Hotel Florence, the neighborhood, three historic rail cars and so much more! On Saturday we’ll be featuring the Model A car club. On Sunday, join us for Bon French's Speaker Series event exploring Jack Delano's historic photographs.NEW EVENT ADDITION: Through a virtual reality experience (hosted by our friends at Norfolk Southern), you'll be able to pop on a pair of VR goggles and see how advanced technology fuels America’s freight railroads. Plus, using a locomotive simulator, learn what skills it takes to operate a railroad locomotive.<a href="https://www.pullmanil.org/become-a-member/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Become a Member of the Historic Pullman Foundation</a> to receive a 10% discount on Pullman Railroad Days tickets and have exclusive access to HPF events, news and more all year long.Tickets benefit Historic Pullman Foundation, the official nonprofit partner of Pullman National Monument. Join us rain or shine; no refunds.

<h3>Your ticket includes: </h3>Pullman Exhibit Hall: "RAILROADERS: Jack Delano's Homefront Photography" - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.<ul><li>Developed and curated by Chicago History Museum and Center for Railroad Photography &amp; Art, these striking photographs explore the lives of 1940's rail workers.</li></ul>Guided Tours of the Factory Site (ticketed) - 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Guided Tours of the Historic Pullman neighborhood (ticketed) - 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Tour the Hotel Florence (ticketed) - 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. All tours and events are first-come/first-served and offered as capacity allows.Sunday only: special Speaker Series kick-off event with Bon French - 4:00 p.m. <ul><li><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/railroaders-jack-delanos-homefront-photography-tickets-304203339377?aff=odcleoeventsincollection" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"></a>Learn about the lives and histories of the railroaders themselves with Bon French, author and advocate for the exhibit. </li><li>Reservation required</li></ul>Advanced Adult tickets are $20, Adult Tickets at the door are $25

<h3>Other Activities Include </h3>Pullman National Monument Visitors Center - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. <ul><li>Visitor Center has interactive and engaging exhibits, knowledgeable ranger staff and volunteers, and information on how to explore the rest of Pullman National Monument and partners. </li></ul>Docent Led Tours of Historic Train Cars - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. <ul><li>Pullman passenger cars will be on display at the nearby 111th – Pullman, Metra Electric Station</li></ul><ul><ul><li>New York Central 3</li><li>Pennsylvania Railroad Francis L. Suter</li><li>Louisville &amp; Nashville Royal Street</li><li>Amtrak’s George M. Pullman</li></ul></ul>Model A Car Club (Saturday only)Programs hosted by Norfolk Southern and the National Park Service, food trucks from local restaurants, live music and more!

<h3>Learn more about Historic Pullman Foundation and how to support Pullman National Monument at <a href="https://www.pullmanil.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.pullmanil.org</a>.</h3>

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