Everheard of Elijah McCoy or Mary Colter? We guarantee you’ve benefited from theirinventions and ideas. The Chuckey Depot Museum in Jonesborough will host areception for its newest exhibit “Our Work, Our Stories: African Americans,Women, and the Railroad” on Saturday, March 11^th from 2:00 pm – 4:00pm. The exhibit features information and artifacts on Pullman Porters, GandyDancers, Harvey Girls, the railroad during World War II, and more!

Thisexhibit highlights the stories of inventors, dreamers, and union members whoforever changed the way trains work, and the way people travel. Come out to themuseum between 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm on March 11^th to view the newexhibit. Light refreshments will be served. The Chuckey Depot Museum is free ofcharge, but donations are greatly appreciated.

TheChuckey Depot Museum has new hours! From March through September, you can visitthe museum in person on Thursday, Friday, and Sunday from 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm andSaturday from 11:00 am – 5:00 pm. From October through February, the museumwill be open on Thursday, Friday, and Sunday from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm andSaturday from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. For more information on the exhibit or theChuckey Depot Museum, visit Jonesborough.com, follow the Chuckey Depot onFacebook, or call the Visitor’s Center at 423-753-1010.