# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Into the River: The Story of Bristol's 1896 Railroad Bridge Disaster
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 06 Nov, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri, 06 Nov, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Join us for this special immersive presentation about Bristol's forgotten railroad disaster.

On February 6, 1896, under a storm-blackened sky, twenty railroad workers stood atop a decaying wooden railroad bridge spanning the Pequabuck River in Bristol. A powerful nor’easter had battered New England all day. Without warning, the bridge gave way. This is the story of the tragic day when six men lost their lives.

Door open at 6:30pm. Refreshments will be served. Additional parking is available in the rear of the building. Admission to this program is free, thanks to generous support from Thomaston Savings Bank and The Bristol Edition.

Reservations are encouraged for this program. To register email president@bristolhistoricalsociety.org or call the office at 860-583-6309.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bristol/into-the-river-the-story-of-bristols-1896-railroad-bridge-disaster/200030748239224
- **Event Categories**: 
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 49

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Bristol
- **state**: CT
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 98 Summer St, Bristol, CT, United States, Connecticut 06010
- **lat**: 41.67594
- **long**: -72.94351
- **full address**: 98 Summer St, Bristol, CT, United States, Connecticut 06010

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Into the River: The Story of Bristol's 1896 Railroad Bridge Disaster
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Into the River: The Story of Bristol's 1896 Railroad Bridge Disaster being held?
  - **A:** Into the River: The Story of Bristol's 1896 Railroad Bridge Disaster takes place on Fri, 06 Nov, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Fri, 06 Nov, 2026 at 09:00 pm at 98 Summer St, Bristol, CT, United States, Connecticut 06010.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Into the River: The Story of Bristol's 1896 Railroad Bridge Disaster?
  - **A:** Into the River: The Story of Bristol's 1896 Railroad Bridge Disaster is organized by Bristol Historical Society.

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