Three 65-foot refurbished freight cars will roll into communities in northern Indiana in October 2007 to display an IHS traveling exhibition, on the Civil War in Indiana.

Once on board the Indiana History Train, attendees will tour the exhibit while the train remains stationary. The exhibit will feature dozens of images from the Indiana Historical Society’s collections.

The History Train will also include hands-on activities for families and students, plus information on other places to learn about the Civil War in Indiana.

History hits the rails in fall 2007 when the Indiana Historical Society, in a unique collaboration with The Indiana Rail Road Company, launches the fourth run of the Indiana History Train.

The Indiana History Train is a five-year commitment (2004 - 2008) on behalf of the Indiana Historical Society and The Indiana Rail Road Company. The train will alternate traveling north and south throughout Indiana. “We are excited about the opportunity to take history throughout the state on a train and we look forward to traveling to northern Indiana this year,” said Tom Hoback, President and CEO of The Indiana Rail Road Company.

For directions or more information please visit the Indiana Historical Society website