Thurmond's Railroad Day

Thurmond’s Railroad Day
10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Meet at Thurmond Historic District. Celebrate the rich stories of this historic town and the railroad that built it. Come and go as you please in this day full of history. Event features include:

Operation Lifesaver will share tips on railroad safety.
Handcart close-up: kids can try their hand at using a railroad handcart, plus get their photo taken in historic Thurmond.
Historic Thurmond Tour

10:00 am, 11:00 am, 12:00 pm, and 1:00 pm > 45 min. each. Meet at the Thurmond Depot Visitor Center. 0.5 mile walk. What was life like in one of the New River Gorge’s most renowned towns? Meet a ranger in Thurmond’s historic district for an informal tour of this once bustling railroad town, hearing stories of days gone by.

Rend & the Railroad Hike

2:00 pm – 4:30 pm. Meet at the Rend Trailhead on Route 25 near Thurmond. 2 ½ to 3 mile walk. Take a look back in time at the railroad and the area’s industrial boom in the New River Gorge. Hike along the historic Rend rail line and see where history happened.

Thurmond's Railroad Day

Date and Time

Saturday Jul 19, 2014
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM EDT

Website

http://thurmondwv.org

Contact Information

(304) 469-2524
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