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Membership, Business Membership, Volunteer, Donate, and Funding Requests.

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Railtown 1897 State Historic Park relies on the generosity of friends and supporters to help preserve the legacy, interpret the history, and celebrate our shared railroad heritage.

Membership

Discover Railtown 1897 State Historic Park. Enjoy unlimited visits, free train rides, exclusive events, and family fun with a membership. Join today!

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Membership Benefits

Become a Railtown 1897 State Historic Park member for exclusive benefits, advance Polar Express tickets, free train rides, & support for railroad preservation.

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Ways to Help

Individuals and corporations can contribute to Railtown in a variety of ways. We encourage you to contact the nonprofit California State Railroad Museum Foundation for information on planned giving, in-kind donations, memorial donations or to discuss your individual needs. More information on ways to help can be found below.

Volunteer

Join Railtown 1897 State Historic Park as a volunteer and share your passion for history, railroading, and community. No experience needed—apply today!

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Donate

Support Railtown 1897 SHP by donating to preserve railroad history, enhance exhibits, and help us deliver exceptional visitor experiences. Donate now!

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If your organization's activities align with Railtown 1897’s mission to “collect, preserve, study, exhibit and interpret selected aspects of railroads and railroading, with an emphasis on California and the West, for the education, enjoyment and entertainment of the widest possible audience" then you may quality for funding from the California Railroad Museum Foundation. Read more about what it takes to qualify on our funding requests page.