MUSEUM HOURS OF OPERATION
SATURDAY 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
SUNDAY 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
We are also open by appointment any day during the week.
Phone 910-582-2383 to make arrangements.
THERE IS NO ADMISSION!
Groups are welcome.
OOPS! Please pardon the old header above.
OUR ADDRESS IS NOW 120 SPRING STREET (US 74 EAST).
HAMLET, NORTH CAROLINA
OUR NEW BUILDING IS LOCATED ON
120 EAST SPRING STREET (US 74 EAST)
HAMLET, NORTH CAROLINA
ACROSS FROM THE HAMLET SENIOR CENTER
The National Railroad Museum and Hall of Fame, Inc. was officially opened in 1976. The purpose of the museum is to create that time when railroads were the main source of long distance travel and passenger train service was at its zenith. Only by recapturing this past can we truly realize how far we've come since that time. In fact, at a time when artifacts of earlier eras should be treasured and preserved, we see them fast disappearing in our quest for more technological advances. It is more important ever to become aware of our beginnings so we can better understand the present and chart more surely our future course.
The museum provides a source of entertainment as well as a place for learning about the history of railroading, the history of Hamlet and the history of Richmond County. A must-see spot for railroad buffs, historians, students, out-of-towners and local residents. Visitors are guaranteed to leave with a new outlook on trains and a deeper understanding of the history that surrounds them.
WHAT IF......................?
To think they took a rocket to get there ... it would have been so much easier by rail!
WELCOME TO RAILROADRADIO.net
RAILROADRADIO.net is a live railroad Internet stream. "What is a live railroad Internet stream," you ask? It picks up radio transmissions -- like a scanner -- then broadcasts them over the Internet where anyone across the world can listen to live railroad operations not only here in Hamlet but from across the United States and more. RAILROADRADIO.net is owned by Mr. Garrett W. Robson of Pinehurst, NC who has graciously allowed us to link up to his site for your enjoyment. Just click the "Welcome to RAILROADRADIO.net" 'door' at the bottom of this page and enter the fascinating world of live railroad radio communications.
'THE GRAB' THRIFT AND GIFT SHOP
'The Grab' Thrift and Gift Shop is the primary fund raiser for the
National Railroad Museum and Hall of Fame, Inc.'s New Building Fund.
The store opened January 2008 and serves the local community by providing very affordable clothing, school uniforms, household articles and even furniture. Also, by being a non-profit organization, tax deductions are given in return for donations made by citizens and businesses, alike.
We welcome donations of any kind so please help by -- not only being a contributor of items -- but also by being a customer.
'The Grab' is operated by an all volunteer staff. Here are two of our friendly clerks who are ready and eager to assist patrons. If you would like to help in any way, please contact the museum at 910-582-2383 and remember...... all donations are tax-deductible.
"THE HAMLET WATER TANK"
In the background are the Seaboard Hotel and the Hamlet Seaboard Passenger Station.
"CROSSROADS OF THE PAST - SUNRISE"
"MOVING DAY" AND "OPEN HOUSE" PHOTOS
WELCOME TO RAILROADRADIO.net!
"ASHLEY FETNER PORTRAITS"
MUSEUM EMAIL
Or you can contact the museum by dialing:
910-582-2383
