Events Calendar

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Night at the N.C. Transportation Museum

Events at the N.C. Transportation Museum

February 4

Stories from the Underground Railroad. Few journeys were ever fraught with more difficulty and danger than the trek of escaped slaves to the North before and during the Civil War. But the danger was shared by willing to help. Meltonia Young’s 1 pm program in the Bob Julian Roundhouse, will detail the difficult trek for escaped slaves. This program is FREE, courtesy of the N.C. Humanities Council Road Scholars program.

February 10

Nighttime Lantern Tours. Enjoy a walk around the museum grounds after dark, with guided tours featuring the stories of those who worked for the Southern Railroad during the golden age of rail travel. Tours happen at 5:30, 6:30 and 7:30 pm. Tours are $5/person. Ages 2 and under are free.

February 18

Piedmont Airlines Day. The legacy of Winston-Salem based Piedmont Airlines will be honored once again at the museum. This year, our program features Aviation Director of Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Jerry Orr, telling the story of how the Charlotte airport built a major Piedmont/US Airways hub. Attendees will also get a look at the museum’s restoration efforts of the Piedmont Airlines DC-3, the Potomac Pacemaker. Regular museum admission applies.

March 2

Night at the N.C. Transportation Museum. Exhibits come to life after dark, with costumed interpreters telling stories of the past. Tours are at 5, 6 and 7 pm. Admission is $10/person. Ages 2 and under are free.

March 31, April 1, 6 and 7
Easter Bunny Express. The Easter Bunny rides alongside children and their parents, while handing out candy for the kids. Kids can also get temporary tattoos and make a craft to take home! Tickets are $12/person ages 3 and up (includes train ride and museum admission). Kids 2 and under are free.

The North Carolina Transportation Museum hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including the popular Day Out With Thomas™, Halloween activities, Rail Days and Santa Train. Car shows, aviation events and educational programs highlight specific areas of transportation history, while we have special days set aside for Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts and Home School children and their parents.

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