Don’t miss the train! The Indiana History Train visits Sullivan, Bargersville, New Castle and Evansville in October. This fall, hop aboard the History Train and get a hands-on, close-up look at Hoosiers whose lives were touched by the Civil War.

Three 65-foot refurbished freight cars will roll into four Indiana communities with a unique traveling exhibition, Faces of the Civil War, which explores Indiana and the Civil War. Hands-on activities and a Civil War-era actor/interpreter help visitors learn more about Indiana life during that era. Enjoy the film Well Done, Indiana and purchase Civil War-related items at the depot gift shop.

The Indiana History Train is open Thursdays through Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. To schedule group visits call (800) 447-1830 or email welcome@indianahistory.org. The tour is free, but space is limited.

Schedule

• Sullivan, IN, October 2-4
• Bargersville, IN, October 9-11
• New Castle, IN, October 16-18
• Evansville, IN, October 23-25

The 2008 Indiana History Train is made possible by a grant from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services and a gift from Lilly Endowment Inc. The History Train is a partnership between the Indiana Historical Society and The Indiana Rail Road Company and is sponsored by BKD, LLP.

You can read more details about the railroad related elements of the train by going to http://www.indianahistory.org.