Explore the museum and learn how Civil War railroads helped wounded soldiers

Civil War train crossing bridge. Courtesy of Library of Congress

Join the Railroaders Memorial Museum and Railroad City Brewing Company on Thursday, November 4 for their History After Hours program. This unique event offers extended evening hours starting at 5:30PM. At 6PM, a historian will lead visitors on a guided tour of the Museum, giving attendees full access to exhibits. At 7:30PM, Jake Wynn, a historian and volunteer with the National Museum of Civil War Medicine, will conduct a presentation about how the nation’s railroads were utilized for medical use. Beverages (included with admission) will be served by Railroad City Brewing Company throughout the night.

Location: Railroaders Memorial Museum, 1200 9th Avenue, Altoona, PA 16602