

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Ode to the Housatonic Railroad with Mike Allen
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 11 Sep, 2025 at 06:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Registration required. https://burnhamlibrary.org/events/ode-to-the-housatonic-railroad-with-mike-allen/

In Partnership with the Bridgewater Historic Society

The iconic Housatonic Railroad continues to chug along, some 185 years after its first maiden run from Bridgeport to New Milford in 1840. It marked the arrival of a revolutionary new form of transportation – one that replaced stagecoaches and canal barges. The Housatonic has survived numerous ownership changes, the ending of passenger service, and a long period of inactivity along a crucial stretch of the line. But it’s still in operation with freight service today.

Mike will lead us through the history of the railroad, including a photographic review showing where all of the former passenger stations were located. Many remain intact, albeit in another use. Special attention will be paid to the Merwinsville Station in the Gaylordsville section of New Milford.

Refreshments after the presentation.
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- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://burnhamlibrary.org/events/ode-to-the-housatonic-railroad-with-mike-allen/?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=bridgewater-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Bridgewater
- **state**: CT
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 62 Main St S, Bridgewater, CT, United States, Connecticut 06752
- **lat**: 41.53335
- **long**: -73.36538
- **full address**: 62 Main St S, Bridgewater, CT, United States, Connecticut 06752

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Burnham Library (https://allevents.in/org/burnham-library/26158728)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 11 Sep, 2025 at 06:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 62 Main St S, Bridgewater, CT, United States, Connecticut 06752
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Burnham Library
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Ode to the Housatonic Railroad with Mike Allen ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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