Events
Old 97 Rail Days
Saturday, September 27 & Sunday, September 28, 2008
2:00 - 5:00 pm
It has been 105 years since the Old 97 tumbled down Stillhouse trestle and into the history books. Sept. 27 marks the 105th anniversary of the Wreck of the Old 97 in Danville. Join us for the commemoration of this event.
Purchase an Old 97 Rail Days Pass at the Danville Science Center for great deals at the Danville Museum, Danville Science Center, and the AAF Tank Museum. If you get the pass stamped at all three locations and turn it in at the Science Center you will get a chance to win a free Science Center membership.
When you buy a Rail Days pass, at the Danville Museum, ALL REGULAR HISTORIC HOUSE TOUR TICKETS WILL BE ONLY $1.00 EACH!
Also while at the museum, visit our Alcove Gallery to see our annual Wreck of the Old 97 exhibit with new items for this year.
Danville Science Center Hours:
- Saturday, September 27: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Sunday, September 28: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
