ALL ABOARD!
For over 50 years, the members of the Blackhawk Railway Historical Society have had an interest and appreciation of railroad history and are actively involved in its study and preservation. Today's well-chronicled events are the historical record for tomorrow, therefore, we are also actively engaged in documenting today's railroading as well.
WITH THE STATE OF ILLINOIS EASING RESTRICTIONS ON MEETINGS AND PUBLIC GATHERINGS,
WE ARE ANTIPATING HOLDING "IN PERSON" MEETINGS STARTING SEPTEMBER 2021.
WE CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE SITUATION AND WILL KEEP EVERYONE UPDATED
THROUGH THE SCHEDULE PAGE ON THIS IS WEBSITE AND ON OUR FACEBOOK PAGE
WE ARE ANTIPATING HOLDING "IN PERSON" MEETINGS STARTING SEPTEMBER 2021.
WE CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE SITUATION AND WILL KEEP EVERYONE UPDATED
THROUGH THE SCHEDULE PAGE ON THIS IS WEBSITE AND ON OUR FACEBOOK PAGE
Our next scheduled events...
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 1 - 7:30 to 10 pm
- We are anticipating being able to hold In-person meetings starting in September of 2021. Please follow this website, our Facebook page, or our monthly mailing for further information.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 24 - Fall Indiana Swap Meet (10 am to 2 pm) and Program (2:30 pm)
- Meets are held at :
American Legion Post 66, 132 N Wiggs St, Griffith, IN 46319 - A $2 donation is requested at the door.
- Due to Indiana's current COVID-19 restrictions, face coverings will be required for all attendees. If you are feeling or showing symptoms of COVID-19, please stay home.
- ALL TABLES ARE SOLD OUT
- While in Griffith, stop by the Griffith Historical Society's Railroad Park and museum (201 S Broad St.) at the famous railroad crossing and junction, or stop by the Hi-Rail Modular Train Club at the nearby Franklin Center (201 N. Griffith Blvd.)
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Blackhawk supports OCTOBER as Chicago Railroad History Month
Blackhawk is leading the effort in 2023 to celebrate to 175th anniversary of the railroad coming to Chicago by creating a year-long celebration of public events and exhibitions that will commemorate that history and the future of railroading in Chicago. Support the cause with your purchase of this exclusive poster from renowned artist Mitch Markovitz...
