RAPPAHANNOCK CHAPTER NATIONAL RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC

FREDERICKSBURG, VA

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The Rappahannock Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the history of railroads in the Fredericksburg, Virginia area. The chapter was founded in 1977 and is a local chapter of the National Railway Historical Society.

The organization is comprised of individuals who share an interest in preserving the history of railroads, and they work to educate the public about the importance of railroads in the development of the region. The Rappahannock Chapter holds regular meetings, events, and excursions for members and the public.

Their collection includes photographs, artifacts, and documents related to the history of railroads in the Fredericksburg area, and they have a museum and archives located in the former Fredericksburg train station. The museum features exhibits on the history of railroads in the region, including the Civil War era and the impact of the railroad on the local economy.

The Rappahannock Chapter also operates a railroad excursion program, which offers train rides on vintage railcars pulled by historic locomotives. These excursions provide an opportunity for the public to experience the thrill of riding on a historic train and learn about the history of railroads in the region.

Overall, the Rappahannock Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society Inc. is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of railroads in the Fredericksburg, Virginia area.

RAPPAHANNOCK CHAPTER NATIONAL RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in FREDERICKSBURG VA. US MID #8405100730

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).

230707-Z-DZ751-1170 Retirement of Marine Gunnery Sgt. Kevin Hoffman, National Museum of the Marine Corps, Quantico, Virginia, July 7, 2023. This image was acquired with a cellular device. (U.S. Army Master Sgt. Jim Greenhill)

230707-Z-DZ751-1179 Retirement of Marine Gunnery Sgt. Kevin Hoffman, National Museum of the Marine Corps, Quantico, Virginia, July 7, 2023. This image was acquired with a cellular device. (U.S. Army Master Sgt. Jim Greenhill)

230707-Z-DZ751-1174 Retirement of Marine Gunnery Sgt. Kevin Hoffman, National Museum of the Marine Corps, Quantico, Virginia, July 7, 2023. This image was acquired with a cellular device. (U.S. Army Master Sgt. Jim Greenhill)

230707-Z-DZ751-1176 Retirement of Marine Gunnery Sgt. Kevin Hoffman, National Museum of the Marine Corps, Quantico, Virginia, July 7, 2023. This image was acquired with a cellular device. (U.S. Army Master Sgt. Jim Greenhill)

230707-Z-DZ751-1153 Retirement of Marine Gunnery Sgt. Kevin Hoffman, National Museum of the Marine Corps, Quantico, Virginia, July 7, 2023. This image was acquired with a cellular device. (U.S. Army Master Sgt. Jim Greenhill)

230707-Z-DZ751-1162 Retirement of Marine Gunnery Sgt. Kevin Hoffman, National Museum of the Marine Corps, Quantico, Virginia, July 7, 2023. This image was acquired with a cellular device. (U.S. Army Master Sgt. Jim Greenhill)

230707-Z-DZ751-1163 Retirement of Marine Gunnery Sgt. Kevin Hoffman, National Museum of the Marine Corps, Quantico, Virginia, July 7, 2023. This image was acquired with a cellular device. (U.S. Army Master Sgt. Jim Greenhill)

230707-Z-DZ751-1167 Retirement of Marine Gunnery Sgt. Kevin Hoffman, National Museum of the Marine Corps, Quantico, Virginia, July 7, 2023. This image was acquired with a cellular device. (U.S. Army Master Sgt. Jim Greenhill)

230707-Z-DZ751-1118 Retirement of Marine Gunnery Sgt. Kevin Hoffman, National Museum of the Marine Corps, Quantico, Virginia, July 7, 2023. This image was acquired with a cellular device. (U.S. Army Master Sgt. Jim Greenhill)

Contact RAPPAHANNOCK CHAPTER NATIONAL RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC

website: www.rcnrhs.com

RAPPAHANNOCK CHAPTER NATIONAL RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
PO BOX 9088
FREDERICKSBURG
VA
22403-2240

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MID #	8405100730
Name	RAPPAHANNOCK CHAPTER NATIONAL RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
Alternate Name
Classification	Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)	541576763
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)	201312
INCOME	0
REVENUE	0
LAT/LONG	38.32417, -77.468652
CODES	FIPS State Code: 51 FIPS County Code: 179 US Census Tract: 010303 US Census Block: 3030