# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Marshall's Railroad History: Much More Than Steel and Steam
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 19 May, 2026 at 06:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Marshall’s railroad story is far richer than the familiar image of steel rails and steam locomotives. In this presentation, Jim Donahue explores the people, industries, and innovations that shaped Marshall’s place in Michigan’s transportation network. Drawing on years of research, hands-on experience, and a deep personal passion for all things railroad, Donahue traces the history of Marshall’s railroad. From the early ambitions of the Michigan Central to the everyday work that kept trains moving, this program reveals the surprising depth and complexity behind a system that helped define Marshall’s growth.

Tuesday, May 19 at 6:30 p.m.
Franke Center Downstage Club - 214 E Mansion St
Free for Marshall Historical Society members
$10 for non‑members

A special thank you to The Franke Center for the Arts for renting their beautiful, comfortable, and convenient space to us for this event. Their support helps make gatherings like this possible and strengthens the sense of community we’re proud to share together.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/marshall/marshalls-railroad-history-much-more-than-steel-and-steam/200029922670133
- **Event Categories**: art, fine-arts
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 39

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Marshall
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: The Franke Center for the Arts
- **lat**: 42.27268989
- **long**: -84.95681967
- **full address**: The Franke Center for the Arts, 214 E Mansion St, Marshall, MI 49068-1151, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Marshall's Railroad History: Much More Than Steel and Steam being held?
  - **A:** Marshall's Railroad History: Much More Than Steel and Steam takes place on Tue, 19 May, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Tue, 19 May, 2026 at 06:30 pm at The Franke Center for the Arts, 214 E Mansion St, Marshall, MI 49068-1151, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Marshall's Railroad History: Much More Than Steel and Steam?
  - **A:** Marshall's Railroad History: Much More Than Steel and Steam is organized by Marshall Historical Society.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Marshall's Railroad History: Much More Than Steel and Steam is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Marshall, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Marshall's Railroad History: Much More Than Steel and Steam sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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