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    All Aboard for Stories and STEAM: African Americans and the Railroad

    Saturday, February 07, 2026

    10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    10:00 AM - 4:00 PM See all dates and Times

    Lee Hall Depot

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    02/07/2026 10:00 AM 02/07/2026 04:00 PM America/Anguilla All Aboard for Stories and STEAM: African Americans and the Railroad Celebrate Black History Month at Lee Hall Depot with a day of learning, creativity, and discovery during All Aboard for Stories and STEAM: African-Americans and the Railroad. This family-friendly event explores the vital role African-Americans played in shaping railroad history through hands-on activities and storytelling. Activities include: • Maker Space area with the City of Newport News Library Outreach Team • Black Inventors Table, highlighting African-American inventors and their innovations in railroad history • Create Your Own Blueprint station, where children can design their own invention • Interpretive Story Board Exhibit, exploring African-Americans’ contributions to the railroad,... Details & Tickets: https://www.upcomingevents.com/norfolk/events/lee-hall-depot/all-aboard-for-stories-and-steam-african-americans-and-the-railroad-593821?ref=uceaddevent Lee Hall Depot, 9 Elmhurst Street, Newport News, VA, 23603

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    Celebrate Black History Month at Lee Hall Depot with a day of learning, creativity, and discovery during All Aboard for Stories and STEAM: African-Americans and the Railroad. This family-friendly event explores the vital role African-Americans played in shaping railroad history through hands-on activities and storytelling. Activities include: • Maker Space area with the City of Newport News Library Outreach Team • Black Inventors Table, highlighting African-American inventors and their innovations in railroad history • Create Your Own Blueprint station, where children can design their own invention • Interpretive Story Board Exhibit, exploring African-Americans’ contributions to the railroad, including stories of enslaved individuals, women’s history, and the civil rights movement • Scheduled Storytimes throughout the day Don’t miss this inspiring and educational celebration of innovation, resilience, and creativity!

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