05/29/2026
Come out this weekend from 10 - 4 Saturday and Sunday. Come out and visit my booth.
All aboard for one of the Alleghany Highlands' favorite traditions!
Join the C&O Historical Society for the 2026 C&O Railway Heritage Festival on May 30th–31st at the historic C&O Railway Heritage Center in Clifton Forge. This family-friendly event celebrates the rich railroad heritage that helped shape our community and the nation.
Enjoy:
🚂 Little C&O Train Rides
🛤️ Model Train Layouts
🏛️ Tours of the museum and historic rolling stock
🛍️ Vendors and shopping
🍔 Food and refreshments
🏰 Bouncy House and family activities
📸 Plenty of railroad history and photo opportunities for all ages!
Admission is FREE, making it the perfect weekend outing for train enthusiasts, families, history lovers, and anyone looking for a fun community event. Train rides on the Little C&O are available for a small additional fee.
VA250 Mobile Museum will be located in Clifton Forge during our festival. The museum will be parked on Main Street, providing easy access for attendees. A hands-on, interactive, and immersive “museum on wheels,” the VA250 Mobile Museum Experience titled “Out of Many, One” is housed in an expandable tractor-trailer that is traveling throughout Virginia and beyond. The mobile museum brings key stories of Virginia’s rich history to schools, museums, local events, fairs, and more, highlighting every region of the state.
Whether you're reliving memories of the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway or introducing a new generation to the magic of railroading, the C&O Railway Heritage Festival is an event you won't want to miss!
https://chessieshop.com/event/co-railway-heritage-festival/
📍 C&O Railway Heritage Center
📅 May 30–31, 2026
🚂 Clifton Forge, Virginia