North Vietnam forces were circling Saigon when the "American Freedom Train" rolled into Albany in 1975. The museum-on-wheels was founded by Ross Rowland Jr. to celebrate the country's upcoming ...
From 1975: The American Freedom Train was heading to Spokane, and 12,000 people had already signed up to tour it. This was a 25-car train with 550 displays about American history. It served as one of ...
From the American Freedom Train and a Bicentennial Wagon Train to stars and stripes and everything red, white and blue.
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Throughout the year, America is celebrating its 250th anniversary. One celebration is a nod to the country's bicentennial ...
AFT No. 1 was one of three locomotives that powered the 1975-76 American Freedom Train, a traveling exhibition during the U.S. Bicentennial carrying more than 500 pieces of Americana—from George ...
From 1975: Here’s a few of the items on display on the American Freedom Train, which was in Spokane for a four-day visit. The first English Bible printed in the United States. George Washington’s ...
The American Freedom Train No. 1, which toured the country during the U.S. Bicentennial, is now on permanent display at the B&O Railroad Museum after a cosmetic restoration. The unveiling ceremony ...
A ceremonial ribbon cutting was held, that included, former Gov. Martin O'Malley, Vice President of Amtrak, Bruno Maestri, B&O Railroad Museum Executive Director, Kris Hoellen and others. The museum ...
In April 1975, the American Freedom Train set out on a tour across the United States to celebrate 200 years of American independence. On-board were more than 500 priceless artefacts, documenting ...
Throughout the year, America is celebrating its 250th anniversary. One celebration is a nod to the country's bicentennial anniversary. From 1975-1976, the American Freedom Train traveled across the ...