C&O Railway Heritage Festival
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Mark your calendars for the C&O Railway Heritage Festival on May 30th and May 31st at the historic C&O Railway Heritage Center. This family-friendly weekend celebration honors the rich railroad history that helped shape our community and nation. Visitors can enjoy vendors, delicious food, a bouncy house, model train displays, museum tours, and rides on the Little C&O Train. With activities for all ages and plenty to see and do, the festival is a great way to experience local history, connect with the community, and enjoy a fun-filled weekend in the heart of Clifton Forge.
Celebrate 250 Years of America while supporting a local tradition we all love!
Grab your commemorative embossed wristband from the Chesapeake & Ohio Historical Society and help support the 2026 Heritage Festival at the C&O Heritage Center. These special edition wristbands honor the 250th anniversary of the USA and are a fun way to show your community pride while helping preserve railroad history for future generations.
On March 30, 1930, The C&O introduced a new train called The Sportsman. It not only traveled a new route, but carried a new type of car that made it the envy of the railroad world. This was followed a few years later with air-conditioning. The train connected the vacation resorts of the Virginia seashore with the resorts in the mountains of Virginia and West Virginia, and with the playgrounds of the Great Lakes in Michigan.
August 6 - August 9
Staunton, Virginia
Join us for the 2026 Chesapeake & Ohio event!
This is a fantastic opportunity to engage with fellow enthusiasts and board members who share your interests in the C&O Historical Society.
The information regarding the conference’s location, along with a downloadable registration form, is outlined in the link below. We encourage you to stay updated as we finalize the arrangements.
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