Student Visits
The Roundhouse Railroad Museum provides the perfect location for students to learn about history. Our numerous historic buildings provide a rustic backdrop for an elegant program. Our large industrial complex is also a fantastic place for students to learn about the area's industrial history.
Student Program:
A docent provides general information about the history and technology of the site and the impact of the railroad on the local and surrounding economies. Descriptions and demonstrations of belt-driven machinery and steam engines are given. Also discussed are blacksmithing techniques, industrial tools and practices, architecture and railroad careers.
Lunch & Tour: approximately 1 hour, 30 minutes (11:00AM to 2:00PM)
Student Program with a boxed lunch. Enjoy your meal in the Blacksmith Shop, where the disappearing art of metalworking
is still practiced today.
Dinner Program: approximately two hours (Beginning at 5:30 PM)
Student Program with a choice of three meals. Enjoy dinner in the Blacksmith Shop while listening to railroad folk music provided by our interpretive musicians.