History in Your Backyard: The Pullman Porter

Name: History in Your Backyard: The Pullman Porter
Start: 2025-08-16T14:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-08-16T17:00:00-04:00
Location: 8606 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715-3732, United States

City of Bowie Government

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Sat, 16 Aug, 2025 at 02:00 pm

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8606 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715-3732, United States

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Sat, 16 Aug, 2025 at 02:00 pm to 05:00 pm (EDT)

8606 Chestnut Ave, MD 20715-3732

8606 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715-3732, United States

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History in Your Backyard: The Pullman Porter

Learn about the important role of Pullman Porters who were almost exclusively African American railroad workers, on August 16 from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Old Town Bowie Welcome Center. Kevin Tankersley from the National Railway Historical Society will discuss their jobs, working conditions, and lasting impact as the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters celebrates its 100th anniversary

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History in Your Backyard: The Pullman Porter

Sat, 16 Aug, 2025 at 02:00 pm