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09/28/25 06:00 PMArlington, VADCNRHS Annual BanquetJoin us as we celebrate another successful Chapter Year! The celebration begins at 6 PM with a social hour, followed by a seated dinner. Following a Brief Chapter Business session and the the featured speaker Steve Powell, President of the Buckingham Branch Railroad, will provide a operational over view of his railroad.See flier here for full details on the DCNRHS website.Reserve Now here
11/08/2025 10:00AMFredericksburg VAVirginia Railway Express Shop TourVisit to VRE’s Crossroads Yard and Lifecycle Overhaul and Upgrade Shop facility in Fredericksburg VA on this walking tour. Come learn about Northern Virginia’s commuter rail operations, and the maintenance work done there. This tour has limited capacity so please book early!See flier here for full details on the DCNRHS website.Reserve Now here
08/16/25 - 2:00 - 3:00 PMBowie, MDThe Pullman Porter/ Bowie Railroad Museum ProgramPullman porters, who were almost exclusively African American, are well-recognized figures in the history of railroad passenger trains. August 2025 marks the 100th anniversary of the founding of their union, the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters. Mr. Kevin Tankersley with the National Railway Historical Society, Washington, D.C. Chapter, Inc. (DCNRHS), will discuss who they were, their job duties, and working conditions within the context of the Pullman Company’s 100-year history. Over time, the Pullman Porters were responsible for significant contributions which altered the social fabric and history of the United States. This program is part of the City of Bowie’s History in Your Backyard series. The Old Bowie Visitor Center is located at 8606 Chestnut Avenue in Bowie MD. There is some parking adjacent, as well as nearby on-street parking. The Bowie Railroad Museum is next door and will be open from 12PM to 4PM as well for visiting before or after the presentation.For more information on the Bowie Railroad Museum please visit their website at
https://www.cityofbowie.org/293/Bowie-Railroad-Museum.
The program is FREE; DCNRHS members and the public are invited to attend. 
10/05/2025Vermont and New HampshireAutumn ExplorerTravel around Vermont and New Hampshire aboard Pullman Dover Harbor in this week-long special, all-private rail car train during the Autumn colors season! Package includes rail travel, overnight accommodations, meals and a variety of sightseeing tours.See trip flier here for full details.Reserve Now here
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