Pullman Railroad Days

11141 South Cottage Grove Avenue,Chicago IL 60628

14 May, 2022

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Celebrate Pullman Railroad Days: People, Progress & Innovation at Pullman National Monument on Saturday, May 14 and Sunday May 15! The Historic Pullman Foundation invites you to join us for an exciting weekend-long celebration of another important Pullman story: Railroad innovation and the people that drive it. Celebrate the opening of "RAILROADERS: Jack Delano's Homefront Photography" in the Pullman Exhibit Hall with a two-day extravaganza! Tour the Historic Factory Site, Hotel Florence, the neighborhood, three historic rail cars, and so much more! On Saturday we’ll be featuring the Model A car club, and on Sunday join us for Bon French's lecture exploring Jack Delano's historic photographs. Become a Member of the Historic Pullman Foundation to receive a 10% discount on Pullman Railroad Days tickets and have exclusive access to HPF events, news, and more all year long. Tickets benefit the Historic Pullman Foundation, the official nonprofit partner of Pullman National Monument. Join us rain or shine; no refunds. Your ticket includes: Pullman Exhibit Hall: "RAILROADERS: Jack Delano's Homefront Photography" - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Developed and curated by the Chicago History Museum and the Center for Railroad Photography & Art, these striking photographs explore the lives of 1940's rail workers.Guided Tours of the Factory Site (ticketed) - 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Guided Tours of the Historic Pullman neighborhood (ticketed) - 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Tour the Hotel Florence (ticketed) - 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. All tours and events are first-come/first-served and offered as capacity allows. Sunday only: Special Speaker Series Kick off event with Bon French - 4:00 p.m. Learn about the lives and histories of the railroaders themselves with Bon French, author and advocate for the exhibit. Reservation required Other Activities Include Pullman National Monument Visitors Center - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Visitor Center has interactive and engaging exhibits, knowledgeable ranger staff and volunteers, and information on how to explore the rest of Pullman National Monument and partners. Docent Led Tours of Historic Train Cars - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pullman passenger cars will be on display at the nearby 111th – Pullman, Metra Electric StationNew York Central 3Pennsylvania Railroad Francis L. SuterLouisville & Nashville Royal StreetModel A Car Club (Saturday only) Programs hosted by Norfolk Southern and the National Park Service, food trucks from local restaurants, live music, and more! Learn more about the Historic Pullman Foundation and how to support the Pullman National Monument at HistoricPullmanFoundation.org