Juneteenth

Juneteenth Events

June 1 – 30

Rising from the Rails: The Story of the Pullman Porter 

A 47-minute documentary directed by Brad Osborne and based on Larry Tye’s book,  Rising from the Rails, explores the crucial, often overlooked, role of African American  Pullman porters in American history. It chronicles their journey from serving wealthy,  white passengers during the golden age of rail to becoming pioneers for the Black middle  class and the civil rights movement. 

Shown in the Museum Auditorium every 90 minutes beginning at 11 am daily

The book, Rising from the Rails, by Larry Tye, is available in the museum  store located in the 1932 Union Station Train Depot. 

Author Larry Tye is a renowned American journalist and New York Times bestselling  author known for in-depth biographies and non-fiction works, including Satchel, Bobby  Kennedy: The Making of a Liberal Icon, and Demagogue: The Life and Long Shadow of Senator  Joe McCarthy.

Exhibit: The Pullman Porters, located in the 1932 Union Station Train Depot  Daily 10 am – 5 pm June 1 – 30 

An exhibit that relates the extraordinary story of human resilience, tenacity, and fortitude that laid the ground for future generations and had a profound impact on the railroad and  American history.