2026 Train Heritage Day
*The event has already taken place on this date: Sat, 08/15/2026
Join us for a community-wide celebration of Collierville’s railroading legacy, with activities across multiple historic locations! Presented by the Town of Collierville's Morton Museum and Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Arts Department. A heartfelt thanks to the City of Germantown Historic Commission for opening their depot on this special day! Free admission. Fun for all ages!
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Morton Museum of Collierville History (196 N Main St)
‣ Model train displays by the TCA Casey Jones Chapter, Memphis Modular Group & the local Garden Railroad group
‣ Hands-on family activities, play station & FREE MemPops for the first 250 guests!
‣ Hydration station & free Train Heritage Day water bottles for the first 100 guests!
‣ Be the first to see the new historical documentary Steel Rails & Southern Tales: Commerce, Connection & Conflict in Collierville - sponsored by the Friends of the Morton Museum & a Tennessee USA 250th grant.
‣ Model train displays by the TCA Casey Jones Chapter, Memphis Modular Group & the local Garden Railroad group
‣ Hands-on family activities, play station & FREE MemPops for the first 250 guests!
‣ Hydration station & free Train Heritage Day water bottles for the first 100 guests!
‣ Be the first to see the new historical documentary Steel Rails & Southern Tales: Commerce, Connection & Conflict in Collierville - sponsored by the Friends of the Morton Museum & a Tennessee USA 250th grant.
Depot Visitors Center (Collierville Town Square)
‣ N-scale model railroad by Bluff City Benders
‣ Step aboard three historic railcars
‣ Live bluegrass music on the Square, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
‣ N-scale model railroad by Bluff City Benders
‣ Step aboard three historic railcars
‣ Live bluegrass music on the Square, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Collierville VFW POST 5066 (347 S Center St)
‣ Railroad safety info from the Tennessee Department of Transportation & Tennessee Operation Lifesaver.
‣ Try your hand at a model train switching puzzle from the National Model Railroad Association.
‣ Railroad safety info from the Tennessee Department of Transportation & Tennessee Operation Lifesaver.
‣ Try your hand at a model train switching puzzle from the National Model Railroad Association.
Germantown Train Depot (2260 West St)
‣ Take a rare look inside this historic site during open hours from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
‣ Take a rare look inside this historic site during open hours from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location:
Across multiple historic locations. See website for deatils.
See map: Google Maps
*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.
The event has already taken place on this date:
08/15/2026
Time:
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Price:
FREE
Ages
All AgesWeb Service