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| Recent News |
| Recent Donations |
| 2007 Kansas Humanities Council "Kansas Tell Their Stories" Grant Awarded In March of 2007, the National Orphan Train Complex was awarded a grant of $15,000 to aid with the planning and development of exhibits for the new Orphan Train Museum. These exhibits will consist of a variety of large-scale photo panels depicting images from the Orphan Train Movement. For more information on the Kansas Humanities Council, go to www.kansashumanities.org. |
| Grand Opening Celebration |
| The National Orphan Train Museum and Morgan-Dowell Research Center were officially opening on September 15, 2007 during our National Celebration weekend. Three Orphan Train Riders (center with scissors) were in attendance, as well as OTHSA President Becky Higgins (right holding ribbon), and OTHSA founder Mary Ellen Johnson (left holding ribbon). Click here for an article on the Opening Celebration Weekend. (Photo by Jessica LeDuc) |
| The Morgan-Dowell Research Center holds the archives for the Orphan Train Heritage Society of America, and has a research room and gift shop. Click here for pictures of the interior. (Photo by Jessica LeDuc) |
| The 1917 Union Pacific Depot has been completely restored and is now the National Orphan Train Museum. It contains exhibits on the children and adults involved in the history of the Orphan Train Movement. Click here for pictures of the museum exhibits. (Photo by Jessica LeDuc) |
This sculpture was donated to the Complex by Peter
Heckman of Lincoln, Nebraska. The piece was created
by artist Rana Schmitz as part of the "Stories of Home"
sponsored by the Lincoln Arts Council. It is a depiction
of the life of Orphan Train Rider Anne Harrison, who
currently lives in Lincoln Nebraska. Anne rode the train
from the New York Foundling Hospital to Colorado
Springs, Colorado. To read her story click here.
Heckman of Lincoln, Nebraska. The piece was created
by artist Rana Schmitz as part of the "Stories of Home"
sponsored by the Lincoln Arts Council. It is a depiction
of the life of Orphan Train Rider Anne Harrison, who
currently lives in Lincoln Nebraska. Anne rode the train
from the New York Foundling Hospital to Colorado
Springs, Colorado. To read her story click here.
This "Chinaman Doll" was one of two toys brought
on the train ride from New York City to Missouri by
Orphan Train Rider Mabel Gumersell Erickson.
To read about her experience click here. Most
children did not have many possessions to bring
with them to their new homes, but some carried
personal items, such as toys or books to help
remind them of home.
on the train ride from New York City to Missouri by
Orphan Train Rider Mabel Gumersell Erickson.
To read about her experience click here. Most
children did not have many possessions to bring
with them to their new homes, but some carried
personal items, such as toys or books to help
remind them of home.
| 2008 "We the People" Grant Awarded from the National Endowment for the Humanities In January of 2008, the National Orphan Train Complex has been awarded a grant of $5,000 for the preservation of our collection artifacts and historical documents. These funds will help purchase archival-safe storage material, which will in turn create better access to the collection. The goal of the “We the People” initiative is to encourage and strengthen the teaching, study, and understanding of American history and culture through the support of projects that explore significant events and themes in our nation’s history and culture and that advance knowledge of the principles that define America For more information on the National Endowment for the Humanities, visit their website at www.neh.gov |
| OTHSA Announces Merger with NOTC The Orphan Train Heritage Society of America has announced its merger with the National Orphan Train Complex. The merger will be effective starting January 1, 2008. To read more about this exciting partnership click here. |
