Pauline Tabor Talk by Mary Lucas
2020-10-23 17:30 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | The Historic Railpark Train Museum, 401 Kentucky St, Bowling Green, KY, 42101, United States
PAULINE TABOR PROGRAM
Join us to hear the story of one of Bowling Green’s most colorful characters, Pauline Tabor was known as the Madam at Six-Twenty-Seven Clay Street for nearly 25 years. A single mother during the Great Depression of the 1930s, Miss Pauline entered the world’s oldest profession to support both herself and her two children. However, she quickly learned that it was more profitable to be a madam than “one of the girls”, and so began her career as the owner of a brothel.
Mary Lucas, a local author, will speak about her book, The Madam of Six-Twenty-Seven Clay Street. The book shares the true story of Pauline Tabor and many interesting tales of her career in prostitution. Event attendees will get to view a snippet of Pauline’s appearance on “The Dick Cavett Show” from the early 1970s. There will also be time for audience Q&A and a book signing.
5:30pm – Doors Open
6:15pm – Program Begins
7:45pm – Evening Closes

BOO Bash 2020
2020-10-31 18:00 | The Historic Railpark Train Museum, 401 Kentucky St, Bowling Green, KY, 42101, United States
Please Note: The Boo Bash has been postponed until 2021.
Join us Halloween night for the best Halloween Party around Bowling Green! Food, drinks, contests and more! Thanks to Nick Mantlo-Coots and Jamie Dobbs, you will get to experience the first ever Halloween Party at the Historic RailPark! 21 + please !

Winter Wine Fest 2020
2020-11-07 11:00 - 18:00 | The Historic Railpark Train Museum, 401 Kentucky St, Bowling Green, KY, 42101, United States
Please Note: The Winter Fine Festival has been postponed to 2021.
Sip and shop for the perfect bottle of wine at the second Winter Wine Festival. On November 7th from 11:00-6:00, you can be a part of the 4th Kentucky Wine Festival at the Historic RailPark. Tickets are on Pre-Sale October 1- November 1 online for just $20 or buy at the door for $25.
Ticket Types:
General Admission includes entry into the event 11:00 am-6:00 pm, 10 wine sampling tickets and commemorative wine sampling glass. Wine can be purchased by the glass or bottle during the event.
Perfect Pairings is an exclusive experience that includes a flight of wine with pairings served on our historic Duncan Hines Dining train car. Add on this option to your general admission ticket!

Wine, Dine, and Crime with Wes Swietek
2020-11-13 17:00 - 20:00 | The Historic Railpark Train Museum, 401 Kentucky St, Bowling Green, KY, 42101, United States
Join us to hear the true story of Bowling Green’s most infamous crime, the double murder of a doctor and his wife. Wes Swietek, local author, will speak about his book, The Cemetery Road Murders. The book shares the true story of the people involved in the double murder and many interesting points of the peculiar events surrounding the killings.
Event attendees will get to hear from the author as he talks about the book. There will also be time for audience Q&A and a book signing. Dinner is included with your ticket purchase. Wine will be sold by the glass and by the bottle. Pre-purchase your book when you order your tickets.
Traveler’s Cellar Winery will be onsite with a variety of wines available for purchase. Atomic Burger Company will be serving up a specialty meal including a “Murder Burger.”

Friday Evening Schedule
5:00 pm – Reception Opens with Atomic Burger & Wine
6:30pm – Program Begins with Author Wes Swietek
7:30pm – Book Signing
8:00pm – Event Closes

Wine, Dine, and Crime with Wes Swietek
2020-11-14 11:00 - 14:30 | KY
Join us to hear the true story of Bowling Green’s most infamous crime, the double murder of a doctor and his wife. Wes Swietek, local author, will speak about his book, The Cemetery Road Murders. The book shares the true story of the people involved in the double murder and many interesting points of the peculiar events surrounding the killings.
Event attendees will get to hear from the author as he talks about the book. There will also be time for audience Q&A and a book signing. Dinner is included with your ticket purchase. Wine will be sold by the glass and by the bottle. Pre-purchase your book when you order your tickets.
Traveler’s Cellar Winery will be onsite with a variety of wines available for purchase. Atomic Burger Company will be serving up a specialty meal including a “Murder Burger.”
Saturday Afternoon Schedule
11:00am – Reception Opens with Atomic Burger & Wine
1:00pm – Program Begins with Author Wes Swietek
2:00pm – Book Signing
2:30pm – Event Closes

Romance at the Railpark 2021
2021-02-12 17:30 - 2021-02-14 16:00 | The Historic Railpark Train Museum, 401 Kentucky St, Bowling Green, KY, 42101, United States
Enjoy a luxurious Valentine’s Day engagement at our 7th annual Romance at the Railpark! Guests will be treated to live music in our grand lobby, poetry reading covering the stages of love presented by the Fountain Square Players, and a movie showing of “Valentine’s Day” in our upstairs private theater while enjoying dinner catered by Cambridge Market and Cafe. To commemorate their night guests will receive a complimentary keepsake photo. Seatings can be upgraded with a selection of appetizers and roses waiting at your table. Reid’s Livery Winery will be hosting a cash wine bar! Reservations are available for groups of 2, 4, and 6. Private booking in the Presidential Office car is also available for groups of up to 6. Reservations start at $125 for a party of two aboard the Duncan Hines and vary with seating selection and group size.

Depot Day 2021
2021-05-15 09:00 - 16:00 | The Historic Railpark Train Museum, 401 Kentucky St, Bowling Green, KY, 42101, United States
The RailPark along with the sHOw Modular Model Railroad Club will host the inagural Depot Day event on Saturday, May 15, 2021. This will be 9:00am -4:00pm CT. Tickets will be available at the door for just $5 per person, 4 & under FREE. RailPark Members and sHOw Club Members get in FREE.
We have many exciting activities planned for the day including Model Train Displays, Bounce House, Lil Toot Rides, Self Guided Tours, Sneak Peek inside our WWII Hospital Car, Food Trucks, and MORE!
Be sure to join our Facebook event page to get the updates as more details are released.

Bowling Green Wine Fest 2021
2021-07-17 11:00 - 18:00 | The Historic Railpark Train Museum, 401 Kentucky St, Bowling Green, KY, 42101, United States
Kentucky’s best wineries are teaming up to bring you the ultimate wine drinking experience! Join us and sip your way through our Summer Wine Festival held at the Historic RailPark & Train Museum in partnership with the Kentucky Wineries Association.
We’ll have a variety of food trucks on site serving up fresh food options for purchase. We’ll also have a select group of vendors with an eclectic mix of items for your shopping pleasure. Updates will be made on our Facebook event page. Marquee Backstage will host live music on the lawn.
Tickets are open now for RailPark Members online for just $25. Pre-sale pricing is only good for a limited time so get your tickets now! Once the Pre-Sale ends, tickets will be available online for a limited time for $35. Tickets are limited and we do not expect to have any tickets left to sell at the door. See ticket types and descriptions below.
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Ticket Types: Click Event Website link to purchase tickets!
General Admission includes entry into the event 11:00 am-6:00 pm, 10 wine sampling tickets, and a commemorative wine sampling glass. Wine carrier goody back available for the first 500 attendees. Wine can be purchased by the glass or bottle during the event.
Driver tickets are available for anyone that does not want to participate in sampling. Please know that drivers will be marked with a marker on the top of their hands are not permitted to participate in sampling.

Railpark Rendezvous
2021-09-23 18:00 - 23:00 | The Historic Railpark Train Museum, 401 Kentucky St, Bowling Green, KY, 42101, United States
You are cordially invited to the RailPark Rendezvous
A Railcar Celebration!

Annual Benefit for the Historic RailPark & Train Museum
SEPT 23 2021
6pm
RailPark Rendezvous is the annual fundraising event exclusively supporting the Historic RailPark & Train Museum. The theme for 2021 coincides with the unveiling of the 3rd and final phase of the Railroads Go To War Exhibit featuring the Harvey Girls and Canteen Services. Harkening back to the 1940’s and WWII, guests will be transported back in time as they are greeted by a 6-piece swing band.
A Buffet Dinner will be catered by one of our exquisite local caterers.
We are celebrating milestone anniversaries and birthdays for many of our railcars in 2021. Join us to honor these railcars and exhibits in a special way that evening!
Come dressed in 1940’s style to fully embrace the spirit of the night!
Scavenger Hunt Through the Museum & Railcars for a Prize!
Silent Auction
RESERVE A TABLE $1,200.00
Includes 8 Seats at a Reserved Table in a prime location with your name prominently displayed
All 8 tickets INCLUDE the VIP Bourbon Experience
RESERVED SEAT $100.00
Includes a Reserved Seat
OPEN SEATING $75.00
Don’t forget to add the
VIP BOURBON TASTING EXPERIENCE $25.00
Make your evening extra special by adding the VIP Bourbon Experience on your ticket
VIP Bourbon Experience will be held in the Duncan Hines Dining Car
Includes a Unique Keepsake Glass
Guided tasting by specialists from Heaven Hill Brands of 5 Bourbons to include
Larceny
Evan Williams 1783 Small Batch
Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel
Henry McKenna Single Barrel
And a Surprise Bourbon!

Please note tickets are non- refundable, but they are transferrable. Must call the RailPark to transfer!
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Boo Bash
2021-10-15 18:00 - 23:00 | The Historic Railpark Train Museum, 401 Kentucky St, Bowling Green, KY, 42101, United States
Spooks, thrills, and spirits are headed your way! Boo Bash is a 21+ adults only event complete with goody bags you won’t want to miss!
Boos and ghouls join us on October 15th at the Historic RailPark for the inaugural Boo Bash benefiting Down Syndrome of South Central Kentucky and the Historic RailPark. Boo Bash brings to BG an adults 21 and over Halloween themed party complete with a liquor ring toss (Sponsored by Heaven Hill Brands), costume contest, cornhole and other outdoor games! Music by Deejay Andy Morgan of All Hit WUHU 107.1 and so much more!
And what Halloween party is complete without a little treat? First 150 guests take home a goody bag full of swag and maybe a hint of booze! Don’t miss Boo Bash this October!
**AGES 21 & UP ONLY – ID MUST BE SHOWN AT THE DOOR**

Haunted Lantern Tours- Fairy Tale Horrors- Family Fun Night!
2021-10-21 18:00 - 21:00 | The Historic Railpark Train Museum, 401 Kentucky St, Bowling Green, KY, 42101, United States
Show your support for Jr. Beta Club on October 21st Family Fun Night!
Visit their game room and concession stand 5:30-7:30pm during Haunted Lantern Tours!
100% of their sales benefit Jr. Beta Club!
Haunted Lantern Tours returns for its 5th season this year! Hear familiar fairy tales with terrifying twists aboard this year’s Fairy Tale Horrors tour. Figures such as the Big Bad Wolf, Rumplestiltskin, Mother Gothel, and more come to life.
The event will run select nights from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM October 20th-30th. Fairy Tale Horrors, is a theatrical production that takes place throughout our railcars. The audience will encounter a cast of characters as they walk through the railcars. Tours begin every 15 minutes and last 30-45 minutes. Tickets purchased in advance online ensure that ticket holders will get to” skip the line” upon arrival to catch the next tour within the hour of their ticketing time, 6P-7P, 7P-8P, or 8P-9P. Tours are expected to start at 6P each evening.
Haunted Lantern Tours is sponsored this year by Trent Bedding, Bowling Green Area Lodging Association, WNKY, Sky Pediatric Dentistry, Compton Orthodontics, Bowling Green Municipal Utilities, and J.R. Wade State Farm Agent.

Haunted Lantern Tours- Fairy Tale Horrors
2021-10-22 18:00 - 21:00, 2021-10-23 18:00 - 21:00, 2021-10-28 18:00 - 21:00, 2021-10-29 18:00 - 21:00, 2021-10-30 18:00 - 21:00 | The Historic Railpark Train Museum, 401 Kentucky St, Bowling Green, KY, 42101, United States
Haunted Lantern Tours returns for its 5th season this year! Hear familiar fairy tales with terrifying twists aboard this year’s Fairy Tale Horrors tour. Figures such as the Big Bad Wolf, Rumplestiltskin, Mother Gothel, and more come to life.
The event will run select nights from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM October 20th-30th. Fairy Tale Horrors, is a theatrical production that takes place throughout our railcars. The audience will encounter a cast of characters as they walk through the railcars. Tours begin every 15 minutes and last 30-45 minutes. Tickets purchased in advance online ensures that ticket holders will get to” skip the line” upon arrival to catch the next tour within the hour of their ticketing time, 6P-7P, 7P-8P, or 8P-9P. Tours are expected to start at 6P each evening.
Haunted Lantern Tours is sponsored this year by Trent Bedding, Bowling Green Area Lodging Association, WNKY, Sky Pediatric Dentistry, Compton Orthodontics, Bowling Green Municipal Utilities, and J.R. Wade State Farm Agent.

Giving Tuesday 2021
2021-11-30 | The Historic Railpark Train Museum, 401 Kentucky St, Bowling Green, KY, 42101, United States
One of the challenges we face as a nonprofit is the maintenance, upkeep and restoration of our restored Rail Cars, the oldest of which is more than a century old. Join us this Giving Tuesday- November 30th, 2021, as work to raise funds to reattach stairs to our #353 Presidential Office Car. Any and all donations are greatly appreciated- we cannot do it without the aid of generous supporters such as you!

Polar Express
2021-11-30 16:30 - 19:30, 2021-12-01 16:30 - 19:30, 2021-12-02 16:30 - 19:30, 2021-12-09 16:30 - 19:30 | The Historic Railpark Train Museum, 401 Kentucky St, Bowling Green, KY, 42101, United States
*Advance reservation of tickets is required to attend this event.
The 19th Annual Polar Express storytime at the Historic RailPark and Train Museum is coming down the tracks! On select nights from November 30th-December 9th, enjoy a reading of the Polar Express aboard our Duncan Hines Diner Car in your most festive holiday pajamas! Meet with Santa on the Presidential Office Car as you enjoy cookies and hot cocoa! Run our model train layout that will be specially decorated for Christmas! Polar Express storytime readings begin at 4:30pm, 5:00pm, 5:30pm, 6:15pm, 6:45pm, and 7:15pm.
The Historic RailPark would like to thank the generosity of our sponsors for making the 19th Annual Polar Express possible; Houchens Industries Inc, Keeping It Bookkeeping Services, Independence Bank, BGMU, Kiwanis of Bowling Green, and Houchens Insurance Group.

Polar Express
2021-12-07 16:30 - 19:30, 2021-12-08 16:30 - 19:30 | KY

Romance at the RailPark 2022
2022-02-11 16:00 - 20:00, 2022-02-12 16:00 - 20:00, 2022-02-14 16:00 - 20:00 | The Historic Railpark Train Museum, 401 Kentucky St, Bowling Green, KY, 42101, United States
An unforgettable experience with the one you love…
Make this Valentines’ weekend an unforgettable experience with the one you love. We hope you and your “Baby” will join us at the Historic RailPark and Train Museum for a “Dirty Dancing” show and dinner! The 8th Annual Romance at the RailPark event will feature a candlelit plated dinner served on our restored rail cars, a special performance from Dance Arts of Bowling Green, and the Dirty Dancing movie played in our cozy, private theater.
A cash wine bar will be hosted by Reid’s Livery Winery! Guests will receive a complimentary keepsake photo. Upgrade your experience with appetizers and roses waiting at your reserved table.
This fundraising event can be booked for 2, 4, or 6 guests at the following link! We hope to see you at Romance at the RailPark 2022!
https://app.donorview.com/G9N37

Phoenix Rising Presents The Jewel Heist: Masquerade Party
2022-06-11 19:00 - 22:00 | The Historic Railpark Train Museum, 401 Kentucky St, Bowling Green, KY, 42101, United States
Please be advised: The Historic RailPark serves as the venue for the Jewel Heist fundraiser and is otherwise not involved with the planning and execution of the event. Please direct all questions about the event to info@phoenixrisingky.org or 973-937-7759. Thank you.

The La Croix family has ruled over high society in New Orleans for centuries. For one night only they are opening the doors of their mansion. Party guests will enjoy an evening of delicious heavy appetizers, scrumptious desserts, incredibly good company, and sensational jazz music.
Grab your masquerade mask and join us for our 3rd Annual Jewel Heist event. Food, music, and a whodunit mystery will make for a fun Saturday night. Proceeds benefit kids affected by human trafficking and exploitation.
Tickets can be purchased at the link below- sales end June 11th, 2022!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jewel-heist-masquerade-party-tickets-296291304267

"You're a Grand Old Flag" Flower Show
2022-06-14 13:00 - 18:00 | The Historic Railpark Train Museum, 401 Kentucky St, Bowling Green, KY, 42101, United States
The Cardinal Council of Garden Clubs will present You’re a Grand Old Flag, an NGC Patriotic Standard Flower Show, June 14, 2022. The event is open to the public with free admission from 1:00-6:00 PM. Hundreds of horticulture entries along with floral designs, photography, botanical arts and educational exhibits will be displayed.
More information can be found by following the link! https://cardinalcouncilgc.org/flower_shows.htm

Bowling Green Wine Fest 2022
2022-07-09 | The Historic Railpark Train Museum, 401 Kentucky St, Bowling Green, KY, 42101, United States
Sip wines from across Kentucky! Enjoy live music, boutique shopping and great food! You can follow the link to purchase your tickets!
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Railpark Rendezvous 2022
2022-09-15 | The Historic Railpark Train Museum, 401 Kentucky St, Bowling Green, KY, 42101, United States
Join us for the greatest show on earth presented by Graves Gilbert Clinic! This year’s Rendezvous theme is Circus Circus to celebrate the unveiling of the Circus Train Exhibit that will take place during Rendezvous. A fantastic show will keep you entertained throughout the evening as you explore our historic L&N Depot.
Every dollar you contribute — through tickets, sponsorship, membership, and the silent auction — supports our efforts to continue the preservation of our building and railcars! Thank you in advance! We can’t wait to see you there.
Event TicketsEvent AuctionBidding goes live on Monday, Sept. 5th, 2022
Become a Sponsor Today Thursday, September 15, 2022 at Historic RailPark & Train Museum, 401 Kentucky Street, Bowling Green, KY 42101
Your ticket includes dinner, drinks, and a show that will wow you! You’ll see many of the acts you would have seen at the circus during the turn of the century- “Tall” woman, fire eating, a contortionist, and much more! Our menu includes a delicious buffet prepared by Chef Richard Lawrence with RSF Your Bluegrass Kitchen! Your ticket also includes an open bar- be sure to try the signature drink that will be offered in a unique way! The event will take place under a “Big Top” on the front lawn of the RailPark as well as inside the historic L&N Depot!
$80 Open Seating Individual Ticket
$600 Reserved Table
Reserved table for 8 friends
$1,000 Corporate Table Sponsorship
Reserved table for 8 that also includes marketing promotion such as company name on the table, listed on a sign at the event, and promoted on social media.
$2500 + Event Sponsor
Event sponsorships are still available that include even more promotion opportunities. Email Jessica for more information!
Contact For SponsorshipSilent Auction & Wine PullWe are excited to announce that our silent auction will be available through the One Cause app this year. We have some great auction items that you will not be able to resist! Click here to download the link and start bidding on 9/5/22.
Take Home a bottle of wine or 2! We are doing a wine pull this year! With a $20 donation, you will be able to choose a numbered cork from the basket and win the bottle with the corresponding number.
Grand Prize Bottle worth $100! Bottles worth $15 or more! Some include bonus prizes! It’s a “Wine Win!”
Why RailPark RendezvousFundraising events at the Historic RailPark help fund historic preservation. The RailPark is a 501c3 non-profit organization started by a group of citizens who came together to save the L&N Depot train station from demolition. Our mission is to tell the story of passenger travel during the golden era of train travel.
Events, like Rendezvous, raise money to support preservation efforts for our building and our vintage railcars. We strive to make learning fun and connect kids and the community to local history through onsite education and opportunities with tours. We are deeply grateful to everyone who helps make it happen and would be honored for you to join us.
Why Become a SponsorThere are so many ways to support the Historic RailPark and our annual fundraiser is an exciting night for us, our guests, and our supporters! Not only will you get tickets to the event for you, your friends, family, or team and get your name in front of an amazing crowd – you’ll help:

Preserve the historic L&N Depot
Preservation efforts of our 8 vintage railcars
Provide a fun place to learn about history for children, adults, and families

Check out all of our sponsorship levels and their benefits!
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