Free, donations accepted. June 20, 7-9pm, Saluda Depot Museum. Doors open at 6:30pm. Speaker David Winans discusses "The FDR Funeral Train." FDR died in April, 1945 in Warm Springs, GA. Southern Railway sent two engines and several passenger cars to the depot in Warm Springs. Once President Roosevelt's body was on the train, the train […]
Free event but donations are welcome. Friday, May 16, 7pm, at the Saluda Historic Depot. Doors open at 6:30pm. Guest speaker Bo Brown speaks on "Reflections of a Southern Railroad Train Hostess."
Free. Wednesday, April 23, 5:30pm at Saluda Historic Depot. Enjoy an evening with the founders of Champions for Wildlife as they discuss the wildlife found in Saluda and share insights on their Wild for Art Educational Programs, inspiring future conservationists.
Free. Saluda Library Speaker Series: History of the Saluda Grade April 8, 2pm, Saluda Library Speaker David O'Brien discusses the important events that occurred during the period from 1830 to 2001 and several advancements in railroading that came from operation on the Grade.
Free. Friday, April 4, 6-8pm. Saluda Historic Depot will hold a grand re-opening celebration. Enjoy the third annual Night at the Museum featuring historical characters who will re-enact the history of the railroad, the Saluda Grade and the history of the town of Saluda. Enjoy an evening of music by local musicians, Mercury Rising, food, […]
Free event at Saluda Historic Depot and Museum, Saluda, NC. Ray Rapp will speak on "Real Prospects for Restoring Passenger Rail Service to Western North Carolina." Light refreshments will be available. More information available at: http://www.saludahistoricdepot.com/events
Free event at Saluda Historic Depot and Museum on Friday, August 16 at 7pm. Doors open at 6:30pm. Light refreshments will be available. Marion Mayor Steven Little will discuss "Convicts who built the Railway." Steve Little has performed a one-man show titled "Life of a Railroad Convict," which depicts the harsh conditions faced by convict […]
Free event at Saluda Historic Depot and Museum Professional photographer Jeffery Stoner will present "Photography and Trains." Light refreshments will be available. "Jeffery Stoner has had a lifelong passion for photography, but only became a professional photographer when he began selling his images in 2004. He is especially known for his Goats of Roan and […]
Bevie & the Starlites will be performing at the Saluda Historic Depot. They perform Motown, pop, rock and country. Free admission. Bring your chair and dancing shoes!
Free event at Saluda Historic Depot and Museum. Light refreshments will be available. James Metcalf talks about "Little Known Tales of Saluda and the Grade."