A railroad depot that once sat at the center of Greenwood’s growth now serves as a museum where volunteers preserve the ...

The house of the Underground Railroad “president,” Levi Coffin and his wife Catharine retell the painful history of those who endured slavery and the few who tried to help them escape to freedom. How ...

LaPorte County Museum to host a free event exploring the Underground Railroad. It will also give information on the Chicago ...

Located in the Amtrak station, 413 7th St. Hours: Fri-Mon, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Role of America’s Railroads and National Parks The relationship between America’s railroads and national parks is the topic ...

Several buildings in the historic borough are thought to have once been stops along the Underground Railroad.

The Railway & Locomotive Historical Society (R&LHS) has announced the winners of its annual Railroad History Awards program. The awards recognize senior achievement as well as outstanding work in ...

The transcontinental railroad revolutionized travel and commerce in America, transforming Omaha, Nebraska, from a shantytown into a key hub for westward expansion. To understand Omaha's role in the ...

PROMONTORY, Utah — Railroad descendants, history buffs, dignitaries and elected officials were among the thousands gathered Friday in Promontory, northwest of Salt Lake City, to commemorate the 150th ...

Ride a historic train, explore vintage railcars, and enjoy family-friendly events at the South Carolina Railroad Museum in ...

They thought this was their chance. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. May 10, 1969, marked 100 years since the golden spike was ...

In 1891, two trains collided head-on in Ohio because a conductor’s watch was off by four minutes. The evident need for better accuracy and the watches that stemmed from this need is just part of the ...