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Steamtown National Historic Site
Living History Program: Hobo
An historic image of a hobo walking along a road with a bed roll slung over his shoulder.

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During the Great Depression, thousands of hobos wandered the country looking for work.  You can learn more about a hobo's life on this Living History Tour.

Step back in time to the 1930s and find out what life was like riding the rods during the Great Depression. 

Program begins at the red sign "Living History Begins Here" just outside the main door of the Visitor Center near the CNJ crane.  Included in the Park Entrance Fee.

Possible weather warning.  This is an outdoor program.

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Two steam locomotives pulling passenger trains pass by the loading platform at Steamtown.

Did You Know?
There are about 1,950 steam locomotives in the United States. About 250 of these are capable of running. At any given time, fewer than 100 can operate. Steamtown National Historic Site has three steam locomotives which can run.
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Last Updated: June 08, 2006 at 15:55 MST