# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Disaster on the Rails: A Look at Michigan Rail Accidents in the Early 20th Century
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 22 Jan, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 22 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Discover the dangers and dramatic realities of rail travel in early 20th-century Michigan during an engaging talk with Michigan Railroad Historian Mark Worrall. On Thursday, Jan. 22, from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Reynolds Township Library Program Center, Worrall will delve into how historians research Michigan rail wrecks, the main causes behind these disasters, and the lessons learned from them. The presentation will feature compelling examples from across the state, including case studies of some of Michigan’s most infamous and locally significant train wrecks, such as the 1901 Lake Shore & Michigan Southern collision near White Pigeon. History enthusiasts and curious community members alike will gain a deeper understanding of how these events shaped railroad safety and Michigan’s past.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/howard-city/disaster-on-the-rails-a-look-at-michigan-rail-accidents-in-the-early-20th-century/200029460776759
- **Event Categories**: performances, art, theatre, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 19

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Howard City
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 121 S Lincoln St, Howard City, MI 49329, United States
- **lat**: 43.39598
- **long**: -85.46629
- **full address**: 121 S Lincoln St, Howard City, MI 49329, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Disaster on the Rails: A Look at Michigan Rail Accidents in the Early 20th Century being held?
  - **A:** Disaster on the Rails: A Look at Michigan Rail Accidents in the Early 20th Century takes place on Thu, 22 Jan, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 22 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 pm at 121 S Lincoln St, Howard City, MI 49329, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Disaster on the Rails: A Look at Michigan Rail Accidents in the Early 20th Century?
  - **A:** Disaster on the Rails: A Look at Michigan Rail Accidents in the Early 20th Century is organized by Timothy C. Hauenstein Reynolds Township Library.

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