Save the Date: Railfest returns to Steamtown National Historic Site August 31 – September 1, 2024

News Release Date:
April 25, 2024

Contact:Megan Stevens

Scranton, PA - Mark your calendars! Railfest returns to Steamtown National Historic Site (NHS) Labor Day weekend: Saturday, August 31, and Sunday, September 1, 2024. This year's celebration will be offered in partnership with the Iron Horse Society, Steamtown's official philanthropic partner. Both organizations are excited to be collaborating to provide an interactive and immersive experience celebrating railroading's past, present, and future.

Details are still being ironed out for the weekend-long event which is expected to include activities such as train rides, community partners, ranger-led programming, live entertainment, and more! Updates will be forthcoming. Stay informed by visiting www.nps.gov/steamtown or @SteamtownNHS on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Learn about the Iron Horse Society by visiting https://theironhorsesociety.com/ or @ironhorsesociety on Facebook and Instagram.

Located in downtown Scranton, Pennsylvania, Steamtown NHS is open 9:30am to 5:00pm, daily. From Interstate-81 follow exit 185 (President Biden Expressway, formerly known as Central Scranton Expressway); then follow the brown and white signs to the park entrance at Lackawanna Avenue and Cliff Street (GPS: N 41.41, W 75.67). General park information is available by visiting the park website anytime.

www.nps.gov/steamtown

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