Aug28
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Ask a Railroad Historian - Live Online Q&A
Bring your questions about the Virginian Railway, Princeton's depot, rolling stock or local rail history to this friendly live online session. Free; hosted on Zoom.
Tours & events
What's on.
Guided tours, family days, speaker evenings and seasonal celebrations at the museum on historic Mercer Street. Find a date, add it to your calendar, and reserve your spot — most events are free, and everyone's welcome.
Upcoming
Sep19
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Coal, Steam & the Norfolk Tidewater
How a mountain railroad moved West Virginia coal to the sea. An online illustrated talk in our speaker series, with time for questions. Free - register for the link.
Oct10
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Depot Days Fall Festival
Our biggest day of the year on historic Mercer Street: live music, model-railroad displays, food vendors, kids' activities and extended museum hours. Free admission.
Nov14
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Model Railroad Open House
Local model railroaders bring their layouts to the museum for a day of running trains. Watch the operators, ask questions and let the kids drive a train. Free.
Dec13
familyFree
Polar Express Story Night
A cozy holiday evening: a reading of a classic railroad Christmas story, hot cocoa and a lantern-lit visit to Caboose #308. Wear your pajamas! Free.
Earlier this season
Always on at the museum
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Open every day
The museum is open every day, 365 days a year, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Free to visit.
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Explore Virginian Caboose #308
Climb aboard the restored #308 Virginian Railway caboose and see how a crew lived and worked on the rails.
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Kids build-a-track corner
A hands-on area where children can lay their own track, work puzzles and read railroad storybooks.
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School, scout & 4-H group tours
We love group visits! Book a guided tour for classrooms, scout troops and 4-H clubs - reserve online or call to schedule.
Planning a school, scout or 4-H visit? Book a group tour → · Questions? Call (304) 487-5060.
Host it at the museum
Bring your group, class or celebration.
From hands-on family days to school, scout and 4-H visits, our galleries and restored Caboose #308 make a memorable backdrop. Tell us your date and we'll help you plan.