Every year from May to October, communities across the province open doors to hundreds of historical buildings, museums, private homes, and other interesting venues. Many of the participating sites offer special activities, such as tours, exhibitions and demonstrations – all free of charge!
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 DAY OUT WITH THOMAS®: THE CELEBRATION TOUR 2015 IS PULLING INTO ST. THOMAS ONTARIO FOR THOMAS’ BIGGEST YEAR EVER!
JOIN THOMAS THE TANK ENGINE™ AS HE CELEBRATES FRIENDSHIP WITH THE ELGIN COUNTY RAILWAY MUSEUM JULY 18, 19 & 24-26, 2015  WHEN: Saturday July 11th from 2:00pm - 9:00pm
WHERE: Downtown St. Thomas on Talbot Street between John Street & Hiawatha  This summer the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games are happening, which means that after 41 days and 3,000 torchbearers, the torch will arrive in Toronto on July 10th for the opening ceremonies!
We are pleased that out of the 130+ communities, St.Thomas will be one of the cities that the Pan Am Flame comes through! In honor of this exciting event there will be a torch relay community celebration, which includes two sponsored "fun run" TRAIN RIDES offered at NO COST courtesy of Railway City Tourism and the St. Thomas Economic Development Corporation! The celebration will include speeches, entertainment from our local elementary schools, and most importantly the arrival of the torch. When: Wednesday June 17th, from 4:30-6:30pm Where: The L&PS Corridor, 605 Talbot Street, St. Thomas  Iron Horse Festival Lands Long-term home at historic St. Thomas rail yards. Left to right: Rebekah Ryersee, festival manager, Dawn Miskelly, manager, Elgin County Railway Museum, Paul Courriveau, president, Iron Horse Festival.  The answer: In Style!
It has been a VERY BIG YEAR for the Elgin County Railway Museum and their house within the MCRR Locomotive Shops. They are celebrating the 100th anniversary of the shops with a special evening and silent auction. What: 100th Anniversary Celebration Where: Elgin County Railway Museum, 225 Wellington Street When: September 20th, 7-10pm Cost: $15 single / $25 couple Enjoy amazing hors d'oeuvres, local beer and wine, live music, special presentations, and more! On the Menu:
Yoda's Private Catering is providing this mouthwatering menu you don't want to miss!  The North American Railway Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony & Awards
June 6th, 2014 at 7:30pm the only place you’ll want to be is Anderson Hall at the Canada Southern Railway Station (CASO Station) for the induction ceremony of new members into the Railway Hall of Fame, and the related awards being given! The awards were made to recognise, honour, and preserve heritage not only locally but also nationally and North America wide.  When: May 24 & 25, 10 am – 4 pm
Where: Elgin County Railway Museum, 225 Wellington Street – St. Thomas, ON N5R 2S6 Admission: FREE for this event! Join in celebrating St. Thomas’ railway heritage as we mark the 100th Anniversary of the MCRR Locomotive Shops, now home of the Elgin County Railway Museum. The weekend will feature guided tours of the shops, guest speakers, theatrical vignettes, railway art displays, kids activities and heritage demonstrations. There will be live music featuring the Retreads, Aylmer & Area Community Band and MCRR Brass Band performances. A new exhibit on the century building and the work that was done within the locomotive shops also opens as part of the festivities. This project is supported by the Government of Canada - Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage Program, Department of Canadian Heritage. For information, visit the Elgin County Railway Museum website at www.ecrm5700.org |
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