# 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.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bridgewater/ode-to-the-housatonic-railroad-with-mike-allen/200028766880630
- **Event Categories**: 
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 8

## Ticket Details


## 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 gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Ode to the Housatonic Railroad with Mike Allen being held?
  - **A:** Ode to the Housatonic Railroad with Mike Allen takes place on Thu, 11 Sep, 2025 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 11 Sep, 2025 at 06:00 pm at 62 Main St S, Bridgewater, CT, United States, Connecticut 06752.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Ode to the Housatonic Railroad with Mike Allen?
  - **A:** Ode to the Housatonic Railroad with Mike Allen is organized by Burnham Library.

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