Preserving Our Railroad History

Chicago Railroad History Month

Blackhawk is leading the effort to celebrate to 175th anniversary of the railroad coming to Chicago in 2023 by creating a year-long celebration of public events and exhibitions that will commemorate that history and the future of railroading in Chicago.

Publications and Documents

In addition to our own Spike & Tie and the items available in our Store,
Blackhawk works with authors, publishers and the local press,
providing historic documents
and photos from our archives.

Community

Blackhawk is in the community, encouraging and promoting public awareness of railroads and the importance of our railroad history.​

Museums

Blackhawk works with local
historical societies and museums,
sponsoring, creating and displaying
railroad-themed exhibits,
giving the public a historically
​accurate view of our railroad history.

Depots

Blackhawk has been involved with numerous communities throughout Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana,
assisting with their depot
​restoration projects. 

Equipment

Blackhawk and individual members
are involved with projects
restoring individual pieces of
​historic railroad equipment.
​In addition to these activities, Blackhawk members are also involved in:
  • volunteering at railroad museums
  • supporting pro-railroad groups 
  • promotion of the railfan hobby
  • model railroading
  • educating the public

Contents © 2022 Blackhawk Railway Historical Society, Inc. - an Illinois not-for-profit corporation.  
The Blackhawk Railway Historical Society, Inc. is a chapter of the National Railway Historical Society  and  is not affiliated with the former Blackhawk Films or the ​Chicago franchise of the National Hockey League.  

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