national orphan train complex
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national orphan train complex印象
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True stories of a few of the some 250,000 orphans, sent on trains to the Midwest (actually 47 states!) with the hope they would become part of a family that could feed, clothe, educate and love them. Worth your time (round 60- 90 minutes depending on how quickly you read and how long you look at the books in the gift shop) to learn about a part of history that impacts the 1 of 25 of us related to an orphan train rider. Do Stop! but not a "whistle stop"!
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A wonderful museum with wonderful displays to enjoy and learn about the Orphan train experience.
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We had just read The Orphan Train novel and became intrigued with the orphan train history. Having the museum a short 2 hour drive from Wichita, we decided to take a road trip to see the depot and the museum. Shaley, the curator, is friendly, delightful and makes the experience a very pleasant one. The well cared for museum, located in a redeveloped depot, contains stories of individual children who were sent on the train to the midwest to be relocated with "new" families, due to death or inability of their own families to care for them. The displays - some containing actual artifacts of the children - are very moving and the stories of the children heartbreaking. The visit is very worthwhile and although it focuses on a piece of history that wasn't so pleasant, it is history that we all should be aware of. Books, mementos and additional information is available for purchase in the gift shop.
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We were visiting relatives in the Concordia, KS area so wanted to see this museum. It was very touching. It is in an old depot which in itself is neat. First you see a short movie that tells about what you will be seeing. Shaley is the new director and she is a sweet girl. You could tell she is passionate about her job.The stories of the boys and girls who were sent west will move your heart. Most of the stories were good but there had to be some bad stories also. It is a very well done museum that I recommend.
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We stopped in Concordia, KS to spend the night and just happened to find this museum on our way out of town the next morning. It was very interesting to read the stories about the different children, where they ended up and what they did with their lives. It is also sad to learn that many brothers and sisters were split up and went to different families. It's definitely worth your time to stop and take a look around.
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This is such a lovely museum and so educational and well put together and great presentation. The two books they feature with regard to the Orphan Train and one boys experience. I wish they would have had them in the book store. I would have purchased them on the spot!!!!! Small fee but well worth it. Sweet downtown area, great little unique shops.
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I came to research the novel I'm writing and have no family link, but the more you read the stories of abandonment of the children the more moved you will be. It is hard to read every exhibit without realising how lucky we are not to have gone through what thousands of children went through. A very worthwhile visit.
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I accompanied my daughter and her grandchildren to the Orphan Train museum. My granddaughters loved the experience, reading about children their ages, who were separated from the life they knew. The displays are very eclectic, and kept the museum visit interesting and informative. I shared with my great-granddaughters trips I had made on trains, something they haven't experienced. Although we found the history of the Orphan Train Riders to be sad in most cases, we all came away from the museum with much to discuss, and looked back on the vist to be a wonderful afternoon!
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This is an unusual museum that tells an incredible story of how homeless and abandoned children were sent out of New York to homes all across America. Who knew this mission lasted 75 years? What a testament to how one man's idea can become a mission of many, having a great impact not only in his lifetime but for generations to come. This story will not only amaze but bring a tear to your eye.
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This is a must stop while your in Concordia, Ks lots of history about the movement of orphaned, abandoned and homeless children from Ny to the rural communities of the west and canada