The History of Railroads in DuPage County

A vintage red and cream electric train travels on tracks through a grassy area near buildings and parked cars.

Wed, 07/16 from 7:00-8:00 pm

All aboard for a journey into local rail history! Learn about the rise and fall of The Chicago Aurora and Elgin Railroad (CA&E)—dubbed the “Roarin’ Elgin”—which once connected rural communities to the Loop. Discover its path through several modern-day DuPage forest preserves and how it helped shape the region.