Step back in time and discover the incredible story of the 250,000 children who rode the Orphan Train from 1854–1929. From the crowded streets of New York City to new beginnings in rural America, the Orphan Train Movement changed lives, families, and communities forever.
This exhibit shares the history, challenges, and resilience of the children who took the ride of a lifetime.
✨ FREE Admission! ✨
Dates & Times:
Mondays – Oct. 20 & 27 | 9–11 AM & 5–7 PM
Thursdays – Oct. 16, 23 & 30 | 9–11 AM & 5–7 PM
Saturdays – Oct. 18, 25 & Nov. 1 | 10 AM–2 PM
Sundays – Oct. 19, 26 & Nov. 2 | 10 AM–2 PM
Hosted by:
Benton County Historical Society & National Orphan Train Complex
📚 Come learn, reflect, and honor this important part of American history.
