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Life on the Railroad, in the History Museum, tells about the men and women who worked for the railroads, including the Pullman Porter. Porters formed the first union in the United States to allow African-American members.
Indoor activities at Steamtown include exploring our
museums. Also, year round walking tours are offered of the
Locomotive Shop. During the winter, special
Theater Presentations are offered on selected weekends. Rain or shine, Steamtown offers a chance to learn about the history of railroading and how the steam locomotive created the America we know today.