Lunch & Learn: Connecting a Nation: Collierville and the Memphis & Charleston Railroad

Lunch & Learn at the Morton Museum

Bring your lunch and your curiosity! The Morton Museum’s Lunch & Learn series invites guests to explore a wide range of local topics—from history and culture to art and community stories—during a relaxed midday program. Hear from guest speakers, historians, artists, and community leaders as they share insights, research, and personal experiences tied to Collierville and the surrounding region. Programs are free to attend and open to all; light refreshments provided.
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All aboard for a fascinating journey through Collierville’s early transportation history! Join us for a Lunch and Learn with Mike Ellicott as he explores the legacy of the Memphis & Charleston Railroad—the first railroad in Collierville and the first to connect the Atlantic Ocean to the Mississippi River. Discover how this vital rail line shaped the growth of the Town and linked it to the broader currents of 19th-century commerce, conflict, and change. Whether you're a local history buff or just curious about the tracks that helped build a town, this program promises to be an engaging ride.

This Lunch & Learn is a great way to kick off our Train Heritage Day next week!

You may also like the following events from Morton Museum of Collierville History:

• This month, 13th July, 01:00 pm, Artifact Hunt: A Museum & Library Quest in Collierville
• Next Tuesday, 22nd July, 12:00 pm, Museum Muses: Sunburst Postcards in Collierville
• This month, 30th July, 01:00 pm, Friends of the Morton Museum Book Club in Collierville

Also check out other Arts events in Collierville.