Celebrate 100 Years of Washington’s Union Station

Washington Union Station
Centennial Celebration

Saturday, October 4, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Sunday, October 5, 12 noon – 4 p.m.
Admission is free.

Union Station
50 Massachusetts Ave. NE
Washington, D.C. 20002

Don't miss the chance to experience 100 years of railroading at the Washington Union Station Centennial Celebration on October 4 and 5. The open house event will honor the station's history and celebrate its historic renovation with family activities including entertainment, memorabilia exhibits and an extensive train display. Come see current Amtrak equipment, as well as historic locomotives and private cars representing the railroads that have served Union Station over the last 100 years.

See the Washington Times article on the Centennial here.

We Want Your Stories!

Do you have special memories of Union Station? What about photos from historic events at the station? Did you work at the station or for a railroad that came through Washington?

If so, we want you to be a part of the celebration by sharing your stories, memories and photos with us. Whether you've got a short, comical recollection or you witnessed history at Union Station, e-mail them to us at GreatAmericanStations@Amtrak.com or send them to:

Amtrak Great American Stations
Attn: Suzi Andiman
60 Massachusetts Ave. NE
Washington, D.C. 20002