The museum is housed in a train depot and features railroad memorabilia, including a model train exhibit and antique railroad cars. There is an 1890's maintenance tool shed full of tools and other railway artifacts. Artifacts from the many railroads that have operated on the Delmarva peninsula since the mid-1800's. Founded in 1988, the Museum is open daily year round except Wednesday (November thru March), Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Years Day. Hours are from 10:00 am to 4 pm Mondays through Saturdays and from 1 to 4 pm on Sundays. Picnic tables and a pavilion are available for family reunions.
Location:
18468 Dunne Ave, Parksley Virginia
Telephone
757-665-7245
Other Transportation nearby:
(Parksley) Eastern Shore Railway Museum
(Gloucester) Francis J Mellar Field Airport
(Chincoteague) Island Cruises
(Kilmarnock) Kilmarnock/tolbert Field Airport
(Chincoteague) NASA Visitor Center
(Reedville) Tangier and Chesapeake Cruises
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04/20 Coming to The Parksley area
Dewey Beach PopFest Dewey Beach DE April12-13 Features three nights of showcase performances and two days of demo and mentoring sessions, tradeshow, and industry events.
National Cherry Blossom Festival Washington DC March20-April14 The nation’s greatest springtime celebration unites for four spectacular weekends including the Cherry Blossom Parade.
Pork in the Park BBQ Festival Salisbury MD April19-21 Follow your nose to the Pork in the Park BBQ Festival. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, this Eastern Shore staple will be served up April 19-21st at Salisbury's WinterPlace Park.
Dover Days Festival Dover DE May3-5 As one of the longest running festivals in the state of Delaware, Dover Days dates back to 1933. What started as a garden tour staged by the Dover Garden Club, has now become an annual time to remember First State heritage with community spirit and an entertaining festival of family events.
Dover Days Festival Dover DE May3-5 You can claim Dover, Delaware, the capital city of the First State, as your state capital during the 80th anniversary celebration of the Dover Days Festival!.
Bethesda Fine Arts Festival Bethesda MD May11-12 Delight in fine art created by 130 of nation's best artists, live entertainment and Bethesda restaurants.
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