Group Tour: Scams, Scandals, and Railroad Crimes
August 12 | 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.Union Pacific Railroad Museum
Discover the shadowy side of railroad history on this one-hour special museum tour that examines con artists, financial scandals, and everyday theft tied to rail travel. Guided by knowledgeable staff, the experience highlights how railroads created new opportunities for crime at many levels of American society. Visitors will gain historical context and intriguing stories that reveal how transportation shaped both opportunity and deception.
- Hear engaging historical anecdotes and explore stories of con artists and financial scandals related to railroads
- Learn about Union Pacific's Special Agents that helped protect the railroad from theft and con artists
This event is offered thanks to a partnership between the Union Pacific Museum and Council Bluffs Public Library. Plan to meet near the front doors of the Council Bluffs Public Library and go as a group to the UP Museum.
Registration is required for this tour.
Contact: Reference Desk
Phone: (712) 323-7553 x4014
Email: [email protected]
Category: Educational
