The Railroad Comes to Falmouth - an Author Talk at Museums on the Green

Name: The Railroad Comes to Falmouth - an Author Talk at Museums on the Green
Start: 2024-07-18T16:00:00-04:00
Location: Falmouth Museums on the Green

Schedule

Thu Jul 18 2024 at 04:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Falmouth Museums on the Green | Falmouth, MA

The Railroad Comes to Falmouth - Thursday, July 18, 2024, 4pm
After the Civil War, the railroad extension to Falmouth and Woods Hole was completed in 1872, and had a great impact on Falmouth and Martha’s Vineyard. Large estates were built as tourists were attracted to the beaches and climate of the shore and the islands. A small agrarian community and dying maritime economy was transformed to a summer resort and a business center. Carloads of fresh strawberries and fresh fish were sent north on the railroad and many other businesses were dependent on the railroad. A passenger train, the Flying Dude, ran an express train service by subscription from 1884 to 1916 between Boston and Woods Hole in 1 hour and 40 minutes. Passenger service continued to Falmouth and Woods Hole until June 30, 1959.
Please join us for a brief history of the impact of the arrival of the railroad to Falmouth more than 150 years ago.
Paul C. Dreyer is a Professional Environmental Engineer in private practice with extensive international experience. He is a member of the Falmouth Planning Board and other committees in the Town of Falmouth, Massachusetts.
$20 Non-Members/$10 Members, or donation based ticket, includes light refreshments.