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PULLMAN RAILROAD DAYS 2024
Saturday, June 1 and Sunday, June 2
One of Chicago’s greatest events is back for a third incredible year – Pullman Railroad Days: People, Progress & Innovation. Don’t miss your chance to see these historic railcars inside and out as you explore Pullman’s rich railroad heritage from so many intriguing perspectives.
This year’s event features three remarkable train cars, never-before-seen at Railroad Days!
Visitors can tour the 1950 Pullman Sleeper-Observation Blue Ridge Club, the 1934 Sleeper-Lounge Dover Harbor, and the 1957 Art Deco beauty, Hollywood Beach – all here at the 111th Street/Pullman Station, thanks to Metra and the American Association of Private Rail Car Owners (AAPRCO).
HISTORIC PULLMAN WALKING TOURS
Beginning in May
The warm weather is fast approaching, and there’s no better way to enjoy it all than a guided tour through the Historic Pullman District!
Discover how Pullman town and its people have played an important role in the development of American industry, railroad innovation, urban design, and the labor movement. We offer three engaging tours that explore the connections between the town, the State Historic Site, and the Pullman National Historical Park in different ways:
THE SPEAKER SERIES
Every fourth Sunday of the month
The Pullman Strike and Boycott of 1894 brought the country to a standstill. This year we’re taking a closer look at some of the people involved and the effects of the strike on our national and local stories.
2024 Speaker Series Events:
- April 21 / The Evolution of Railroad Labor Laws with Doug Davidson
- June 23 / Maternalist Pullman with Lauren Finnegan
- July 28 / Before She Was Mother Jones with Elliott Horn & Rosemary Ferrer
- August 25 / The Struggle for Workers’ Control with Susan Hirsch
- September 22 / The Doorways of Pullman with Ronnie Frey
- October 27 / Women of the Pullman Strike with Ruth Lopez
If you enjoy this program and/or your visit to Pullman Exhibit Hall, please donate to support Historic Pullman Foundation, the official Friends Group of Pullman National Historical National Park. Your donations keep the money local and help both organizations share the amazing story that is Pullman.
Become a Historic Pullman Foundation Member to receive discounted tickets for HPF Speaker Series events and other programming throughout the year.
