At the end of July, we will be traveling to Topeka, Kansas to visit the Great Overland Station, All Veterans Memorial and Kansas Hall of Fame Center. The history of these areas have national significance which will resonate with people from across the nation.

There are exciting and important stories to be told— the birth and growth of the Santa Fe Railway, Union Pacific’s race to create the first transcontinental railroad, the role of railroads in developing and settling the American West, social heritage of African-Americans, Hispanics and European immigrants who workers for the railroads and built our communities the troop trains of World Wars I and II, memories of the “glory days of steam” and the elegance of the railroad depots.

After visiting the museum, the group will enjoy the great food of the Blind Tiger Restaurant. Transportation will depart from the Village Entrance at 8:40 a.m. The sign-up sheet is available in the Blue Book at the Hospitality Desk.