Indiana Bicentennial Train ready to roll

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After a five-year hiatus, history will once again hit the rails as the Indiana Historical Society, in a unique collaboration with The Indiana Rail Road Company and Norfolk Southern Corporation, launches a four-year run of the Indiana Bicentennial Train and its on-board exhibition, The Next Indiana. The Bicentennial Train will travel to four stops this fall – Kokomo (Sept. 26 through 28), New Haven (Oct. 3 through 5), Valparaiso (Oct. 10 through 12) and Delphi (Oct. 17 through 19).

“Getting the train on the tracks takes an extraordinary effort on the part of our staff and partners, but the train and its associated activities are sure to gene

The Indiana Bicentennial Train was formerly known as the Indiana History Train from 2004 to 2008.
The Indiana Bicentennial Train was formerly known as the Indiana History Train from 2004 to 2008.

rate a lot of enthusiasm for the bicentennial,” John A. Herbst, IHS President and CEO, said. “It is designed to have communities look to the past, and then contemplate Indiana’s future and what qualities will make us more successful.”

The Indiana Bicentennial Train consists of three 65-foot renovated Amtrak freight cars and features a free traveling exhibition, The Next Indiana, designed by the IHS exhibitions team. Originally known as the Indiana History Train, it has welcomed nearly 58,000 visitors at 24 stops in communities across Indiana from 2004 to 2008.

The Next Indiana exhibition features more than 400 images that give visitors a look at Indiana’s past, present and future. The society has expanded the experience for visitors, including an activities tent and a Creativity Commons tent at each stop. These temporary “depots” provide activities, games and presentations for all ages before and after visiting the main attractions.

The Bicentennial Train and its accompanying activities are all free and open to the public, operating 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. Every visitor will receive a complimentary pass to visit IHS’s Indiana Experience at the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center. Group reservations are available by calling 232-1882 (space is limited). For more information on the Indiana Bicentennial Train and other IHS programs, visit www.indianahistory.org.

 

 


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