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The Old Lorton Workhouse, Lorton, Virginia
You are in Washington D.C. You have committed a crime and have been arrested. You go to trail and is found guilty. The sentence is prison. Where did you go? You were sent to the Lorton Reformatory in Lorton, Virginia where you would serve your time. Why Lorton, Virginia? The jail in the District of … Continue reading The Old Lorton Workhouse, Lorton, Virginia
The Railroad Museum of New England, Thomaston, Connecticut
When you think about the New England region of the United States of America, what comes to mind? You will hear about the colors of the leaves in the fall. You hear about the many small towns. You will hear about the Pilgrims arriving at Plymouth Rock and the story of the first Thanksgiving feast. … Continue reading The Railroad Museum of New England, Thomaston, Connecticut
Before Promontory, It Began in Baltimore
The day was May 10, 1869. The place was Promontory, Utah. Two trains had arrived at this town. A major triumph had occurred. For the first time in the history of North American railroading, a rail line from Sacramento, California and a rail line from Omaha, Nebraska and Midwest had come together. The Central Pacific … Continue reading Before Promontory, It Began in Baltimore
The Hagerstown Railroad Museum at City Park, Hagerstown, Maryland
Hagerstown, Maryland is a city located in the western part of the state. Nicknamed the ‘Hub City’, it is a crossroads for the highways and for the railroads. Near the center of the city is ‘City Park’. It is considered to be one of the most beautiful city parks in America which includes a fountain, … Continue reading The Hagerstown Railroad Museum at City Park, Hagerstown, Maryland
