Kids & Family

DID YOU KNOW: Ameses and the Railroad

Your weekly historical fact, courtesy of the Easton Historical Society

DID YOU KNOW that August 16, 1867  The Ameses and Union Pacific signed a contract to lay 667 miles of the transcontinental railroad.

Today, there will be an Open House at the Easton Historical Society from 1 to 5.  View the items selected by curator Frank Meninno for display.


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