Waterways to Railways

Discover Elkhart’s origins as a small village at the confluence of three important waterways as you experience history on location with a tour that highlights the forces that shaped our city and its industries. This tour, part of the 175 Series, will take you on a journey through Elkhart's history, following the banks of the Elkhart and St. Joseph rivers, to the railroad crossing, and back up the length of Main Street. Witness the shifts in technology, business, and architecture and discover how Elkhart became the city we know today, from waterways to railways and beyond.
All tours are free admission! Registration is required. Visit elkhartrail175.zite.so to register!
For more details, visit https://www.cityofelkhartin.gov/departments/national-new-york-central-railroad-museum/events/elkhartrail175/elkhartrail175-schedule-of-events/.
175 Series: Waterways to Railways is presented by the National New York Central Railroad Museum in collaboration with Ruthmere.
The 175 Series is a series of monthly guest speaker presentations and tours that tell the story of rail in Elkhart as part of ElkhartRail175. ElkhartRail175 is generously sponsored by the Elkhart County CVB and the Friends of the NNYCRRM.