Awesome museum for anyone interested in Railroad or war history.
January 2024
Traveled with my family on the Polar Express from the Historic Depot. Incredible experience for the grandkids and myself! Book early. The museum and grounds bid you come early to experience this east-central Ohio treasure. Plenty of local flavor eateries within a short walk allows for an extended visit.
August 2023
The food is amazing. History is crazy. There's a gift shop that is nice. There's a lot of things I didn't know about my town until I went there.
Recognized as a National Historic Landmark, this restored 1873 Pennsylvania Railroad depot is the best example of a WW2 Canteen left in the county. During WWII, 1.3 Million service members were served free food by 4000 working volunteers at the Dennison Depot Salvation Army Servicemen’s Canteen.
The facility includes a museum, restaurant, gift shop, theater, and rolling stock including 2 engines. Very interactive for kids with a scavenger hunt and children’s railroad car. The site features a large model train display, multiple exhibits in 4 restored train cars including a rare WW2 hospital car, special events throughout the year including Polar Express, and more!
When you visit, you will be walking in the footsteps of American heroes!
