Culture & Cocktails: Railroads of Washington County

135 West Washington Street,Hagerstown MD 21740

11 March, 2022

Description

Quench your thirst for knowledge with the Washington County Historical Society! Do you know why Hagerstown is called "Hub City?" The railroad arrived in Western Maryland in 1834, and the nickname “Hub City” stems from the large number of railroads that passed through Hagerstown, which was a principal stop for the Western Maryland, Baltimore and Ohio, Chesapeake and Ohio, Norfolk and Western, and Pennsylvania railroads. On Friday, March 11th, join us in welcoming Randy Anderson for an exploration into Washington County’s railroad history! The featured cocktail will be: The Blue Train! Named for the trains that run through Washington County Maryland, this tangy concoction contains gin, lemon juice, and blue curaçao! Culture & Cocktails 2022 has been made possible by the generous support of the James and Mary Schurz Foundation. Founded in 1911, the Washington County Historical Society has played a significant role in preserving historic sites, artifacts and archival records for Washington County, Maryland. Located in downtown Hagerstown, the Miller House serves as the home of the historical society, the kinship Family Heritage Research Center, and the Miller House Museum. The museum gives visitors a taste of life in the 1850s and exhibits showcase important events in Washington County history.