Rail history author William Deen will lead a two-hour tour of Bedford Depot Park. Preserved by the town are a depot and freight house dating from the 1870s and a passenger car built in the 1950s for the Boston & Maine. Displays include a detailed diorama that depicts the Bedford rail yard ca. 1955 plus period photos and art. The significance of the buildings and car will be explained as they relate to Bedford’s century as a terminal on the B&M’s Lexington Branch (1873–1977). About one mile of walking will be involved.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Email info@bedforddepot.org. Space is limited to 20 participants.

DATE: Saturday, May 16

TIME: 10 AM – 12 PM

LOCATION: Freight House, 120 South Road, Bedford, MA 01730

PARKING: Lot entrance is on Loomis Street, just north of intersection with South Road.

ACCESS: Narrow aisles preclude the use of wheelchairs.

This program is offered by the Friends of Bedford Depot Park as part of the Hidden Treasures Festival of Nature, Culture & History, an annual month-long celebration showcasing events and activities hosted by local partners celebrating the unique places, objects, and stories of the Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area. Hidden Treasures programs are free and open to the public. Click to discover more Hidden Treasures!