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Western Maryland Railway Historical Society Museum, Union Bridge, MD

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Western Maryland Railway Historical Society Museum

A Union Bridge, Maryland museum devoted to the history of the Western Maryland Railway and the communities it served.

41 N Main St, Union Bridge, MD 21791 · Union Bridge, MD

About Western Maryland Railway Historical Society Museum

The Western Maryland Railway Historical Society runs a museum in Union Bridge that preserves and shares the history of the Western Maryland Railway. Its collection includes artifacts, documents, and photographs covering the people, places, and events tied to the railroad, along with Civil War era history and the line's later years. The society also hosts events and educational programs for visitors of all ages, and it accepts membership and donations to support its museum buildings and equipment collection.

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