All Aboard for Stories & STEAM: African-Americans and the Railroad
Schedule
Sat Feb 07 2026 at 10:00 am to 04:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Lee Hall Depot | Fort Eustis, VA
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Celebrate Black History Month with a full day of hands-on learning, creativity, and discovery at Lee Hall Depot! This family-friendly event highlights the vital and often untold contributions African-Americans made to railroad history and innovation.📅 February 7 | 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
📍 Lee Hall Depot
✨ What to Expect:
• Interactive STEAM activities and a Maker Space led by the City of Newport News Library Outreach Team
• Learn about Black inventors who shaped railroad technology
• Design and build at the Create Your Own Blueprint station
• Explore a temporary interpretive storyboard exhibit featuring stories of enslaved individuals, women, and the civil rights movement connected to the railroad
📖 Storytime Sessions:
Enjoy readings of All Aboard! Elijah McCoy’s Steam Engine at:
🕚 11:00 AM | 🕛 12:00 PM | 🕐 1:00 PM | 🕑 2:00 PM | 🕒 3:00 PM
🎟️ Admission:
• Free for Ambassador’s Pass holders
• Regular general admission applies for all others
This immersive program invites families of all ages to learn, imagine, and connect with history in meaningful ways. Stop by anytime during the day and stay as long as you’d like—there’s something new to discover at every stop along the track!
👉 Mark your calendar and join us for a day where history, stories, and STEAM come together!
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Where is it happening?
Lee Hall Depot, Newport News,VA,United States, Fort EustisEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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