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Preservation Rocky Mount

Train Station Tour & Membership Meeting

Published 26 days ago • 1 min read

Preservation Rocky Mount

Train Station Tour!

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

Sunday, March 15th, 2026 2pm to 4pm

Join us for Preservation Rocky Mount’s Annual Membership meeting where we will be hosting a walking tour of the Helen P Gay Rocky Mount Historic Train Station and the Historic Railway Express Agency building/Bus Station.

Come learn how the railroad defined and shaped Rocky Mount’s history, growth, and landscapes over the past 150+ years!

This tour will cover:

  • -a tour in and around the train station and the Railway Express Agency building
  • -the movement of the train station location coinciding with the growth patterns of Rocky Mount
  • -see its expansions over the years and separation into two agencies
  • -learn about the beautiful historic features and characteristics of the buildings
  • -how it influenced growth and economic development in downtown
  • -the massive restoration project undertaken by the city
  • - a look at the historic Pullman passenger rail car
  • -we are hoping to get upstairs in the train station, but that is TBD

On Sunday, March 15th from 2pm to 4pm, we will have Peter Varney, former Assistant City Manager for the City of Rocky Mount, leading us on a historic and architectural tour of these buildings. This will be a walking tour and mostly outside. Please dress accordingly. There will be some steps.

We will run the tour RAIN OR SHINE!

Just show up! We’ll be there!!

Are you a member of PRM??? We will also be holding our (brief) Annual Membership Meeting where we will vote in new PRM board members. Please come and cast your vote!!

If you are interested in joining our board of directors, please message us, or email info@preservationrockymount.org​

If you would like to join PRM as a member, please follow the link below.

Sincerely,

Your Friends at PRM

Become a Member

One of the best ways you can help save Rocky Mount's history is by becoming a member of PRM today.

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Visit our website preservationrockymount.org​

Email us for an appointment at our Architectural Salvage Store info@preservationrockymount.org​

1131 S Church Street, Rocky Mount, NC 27803
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