COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — An exciting train ride and festival designed to celebrate America’s semiquincentennial next year is sure to interest history buffs, vintage transportation enthusiasts and adventure seekers alike.
America 250-Ohio, the group organizing the Buckeye State's activities marking the country's 250th anniversary, has announced the 250 Buckeye Train & Transportation Celebration at the Dennison Railroad Depot Museum. In a news release, the state commission previewed what attendees can expect at the immersive event scheduled for April 2026.
250 Buckeye Train
On Saturday, April 25, 2026, the 250 Buckeye Train, a vintage railcar, will depart from Columbus on a four-hour trip along the historic Panhandle Pennsylvania Railroad line to Dennison, Ohio. While in town, passengers will enjoy the Transportation Celebration at the depot, a National Historic Landmark for its role in World War II, during a three-hour layover, before returning to the Capital City.
The journey will be repeated on Sunday, April 26, 2026, this time from Newark with a stop in Coshocton, before arriving in Dennison for the second day of festivities at the depot.
Transportation Celebration at the Dennison Railroad Depot Museum
During WWII, Dennison was nicknamed “Dreamsville USA” by soldiers passing through. Its train depot gained renown as a canteen, serving over 1.3 million servicemen.
Attendees of the Transportation Celebration, a free public event, will experience 1940s music, authentic WWII vehicles, a USO-style show and costumed reenactors to immerse visitors in the era. Additionally, a 250 Car Show will display 250 automobiles from various eras, flyovers will be performed by vintage planes and an Age of Steam locomotive will be on display.
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Tickets for the 250 Buckeye Train are on sale now through the Dennison Railroad Depot Museum. Coach seats start at $150 per person on April 25 and $135 per person on April 26. First Class and Deluxe upgrades are available.
Organizers noted that the 250 Buckeye Train was inspired by the American Bicentennial Freedom Train, an immersive rail experience that blends vintage charm, patriotic storytelling, and historic reenactments to mark the nation’s 250th anniversary.
“We look forward to having you all aboard the 250 Buckeye Train as it rolls forward, carrying stories, dreams, and a celebration of the history that connects us all as Ohioans and as Americans,” Kleismit said.
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