endorsements
The following organizations have endorsed Chicago Railroad History Month
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We have been endorsed by the Chicago History Museum, the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen, The Steam Railroading Institute and the Mid-Continent Railway Historical Society. If you are interested in endorsing Chicago Railroad History Month please contact us.
What is our goalAn Annual Celebration
On November of every year we will introduce new programs for public outreach and education on the history of Chicago's railroads, and their continued importance in the city's economic life.
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The grand celebrationThe 175th Anniversary in 2023
In 1948 the Chicago Railroad Fair celebrated the 100th Anniversary of the first official run of the Pioneer. Our goal is to create a year long celebration of public events and exhibitions that will commemorate that history and the future of railroading in Chicago.
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how can you helpPublic and Private Partnerships
We seek the public's input for ideas on how to best celebrate our railroad heritage. We are also interested in working in partnership with museums, historical societies, schools, libraries and civic groups. Our goal is to create programs and exhibitions that best tell the stories of the many aspects of the railroad industry, both from a historic and contemporary viewpoint.
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