Soup at Six - The Freedom Train, Steam of Democracy
April 9, 2026 6:00 PM –8:00 PM
Overview
Join Train Curator, David Ziegler, as we learn the story of Ross Rowland Jr. and his precious freight. Together we will cover the 1946 and 1976 freedom trains that acted as traveling museums with twenty six galleries curated from all over the United States. Some American treasures aboard were a moon rock, the Louisiana purchase, and Jesse Owen’s gold medals among hundreds more that travelled 26,000 miles with 138 stops.
Pre-registration is required, available online or call 330-455-7043. Deadline for reservations is April 2, 2026. Cost is $25 per person and includes soup, bread, and dessert.
David Ziegler graduated from Kent State University in 2020 with a Master’s in American History. He has been working for the museum for two years in rentals, event planning, and caring for our train collection.
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McKinley Presidential Library & Museum
800 McKinley Monument Dr. NW Canton, Ohio 44708 (330) 455-7043 Website