Historic Jefferson Railway
Diamond Don RV Park & Event Center
Dates, Events and Pricing are subject to change at any time.
Events may be cancelled or rescheduled due to weather or maintenance
Spring Schedule Every Saturday March 16 through August 31
Depot opens each Saturday at 11am
Saturday Narrated Historical Day Tours: 12:30 and 2:30
Includes a stop at the Diamond Don Gator Pit for alligator feeding (weather permitting)
$12.00 plus tax, children under 6 ride free
SPECIAL EVENTS
March 16, 2019
Historic Jefferson Railway
St. Patrick’s Day Express
Includes stop at the Diamond Don Gator Pit for alligator feeding (weather permitting)
Saturday Narrated Historical Day Tours: 12:30 and 2:30
Celebrate the Green aboard the St. Patrick’s Day Express. The historic depot will be decked out in green.
March 21 & 22, 2019
Historic Jefferson Railway
March Spring Break Special $10.00 Special
Includes stop at the Diamond Don Gator Pit for alligator feeding (weather permitting)
2:30 Narrated Historical Day Tour
March 29-31, 2019
3rd Annual Charles Garrett Memorial Metal Detecting Hunt
In partnership with Texas Assn of Metal Detecting Clubs
***pre-registration required***
Come out for a great weekend of metal detecting honoring the late Charles Garrett. There will be six different hunts, including “free range” hunting in the historic park itself. Best Finds Hunt, Lights Out Hunt, Free Range Hunt, and Kids Hunt (for those 12 and under). Optional Silver Hunt and Relic Hunt. Prize tokens will be hidden in each hunt area. Find one and you could win Garrett detectors, Pro-Pointers, and more! Each hunt package includes free tent camping in the park — to be held at Diamond Don RV Park. Many artifacts from the 1800’s have been found on the property and part of the property was also the City Dump for more than 100 years.
www.garrett.com
hunt@garrett.com
800-527-4011
April 10-14, 2019
Diamond Don’s 17th Annual AHRMA International Vintage Motocross
International Vintage Motocross which includes minibike race on Wednesday, Charity Golf Tournament on Thursday, Cross Country and Trials on Friday, Vintage Motocross on Saturday with Post-Vintage on Sunday. 100cc Revenge races on Saturday and Sunday. The weekend will be full of motocross legends from around the world. Come out and see Brad Lackey, Steve Wise, Trey Jorski, Guy Cooper and event legend Gary Chaplin. International legends from over ten countries come to this event.
www.DiamondDon.com
April 20, 2019
Historic Jefferson Railway
Easter Egg Express
Includes stop at the Diamond Don Gator Pit for alligator feeding (weather permitting)
Saturday Narrated Historical Day Tours: 12:30 and 2:30
Come ride the Easter Egg Express and participate in an Easter Egg Hunt for children under 12.
May 3, 2019
Civil War Living History, “Day of Learning”, complete with a gunboat and cannons
9:00 – 2:30 at Diamond Don RV Park
Historic Jefferson Railway
The Great Locomotive Chase/The Andrews Raid
Gas Powered Locomotive
Train departs from Diamond Don RV Park
Friday Narrated Historical Day Tours: 10:30, 11:30, and 12:30
www.JeffersonCivilWarDays.com
May 4-5, 2019
Historic Jefferson Railway
Train departs from downtown Jefferson Depot
The Great Locomotive Chase – The Andrews Raid Re-enactment
Complete with a gunboat and cannons
Steam Train Special
Saturday Narrated Historical Day Tours & Naval Battle: 11:00, 12:30, 2:30, 4:00 and 5:30
Sunday Narrated Historical Day Tours & Naval Battle: 12:30
Come experience the re-enactment of The Andrews Raid, the Civil War’s most gripping railroad story aboard a live steam train. The Train Battle of Port Jefferson joins the skirmish as a replica ironclad gunboat fires its cannons on the banks of the Big Cypress Bayou River. See the Living History Camps along the river. Re-enactors welcome at the Diamond Don RV Park. Saturday/Sunday train tickets available online.
www.JeffersonCivilWarDays.com
May 11, 2019
Historic Jefferson Railway
Mother’s Day Express – gas-powered locomotive
Includes stop at the Diamond Don Gator Pit for alligator feeding (weather permitting)
Saturday Narrated Historical Day Tours: 12:30 and 2:30
Mothers receive a 10% discount when accompanied by their children.
May 18-19, 2019
Jefferson Train Show
Saturday Narrated Historical Day Tours: 12:30 and 2:30
Sunday Narrated Historical Day Tours: 2:30
Jefferson’s 9th Annual Train Show. Enjoy antique gas powered train ride with historical narrative of the area. Each train includes a stop at the Diamond Don Gator Pit for alligator feeding. Three destinations: Jefferson Train Show, T&P Model Train Depot, and Historic Jefferson Railway. Train tickets available online. Tickets available at each venue during event weekend.
info@jeffersonrailway.com
www.JeffersonRailway.com
May 19, 2019
Sunday Social
Jefferson Train Show
1:00 – 3:00
Come join an old fashioned Sunday Social at the General Store on Austin Street in downtown Jefferson. Purchase a root beer float, nostalgic candy and one-of-a-kind souvenirs. Strolling musicians, Riverport Ambassadors in period dress make this an event you will want to see. There will be plenty of time to participate in the Jefferson Train Show. Three destinations: Jefferson Train Show, T&P Model Train Depot, and Historic Jefferson Railway. Tickets available at each venue during event weekend.
info@jeffersonrailway.com
www.JeffersonTrainShow.com
May 25, 2019
Historic Jefferson Railway
Memorial Day Celebration at Historic Jefferson Railway – gas-powered locomotive
Includes stop at the Diamond Don Gator Pit for alligator feeding (weather permitting)
Saturday Narrated Historical Day Tours: 12:30 and 2:30
Celebrate Memorial Day at the Historic Jefferson Railway as we begin our summer season. Come see the Support Our Troops display that honors the United States Military. Active Military personnel ride free.
June 15, 2019
Historic Jefferson Railway
Father’s Day Express – gas-powered locomotive
Includes stop at the Diamond Don Gator Pit for alligator feeding (weather permitting)
Saturday Narrated Historical Day Tours: 12:30 and 2:30
Fathers receive a 10% discount when accompanied by their children.
August 31, 2019
Historic Jefferson Railway
Labor Day Celebration at Historic Jefferson Railway– gas-powered locomotive
Includes stop at the Diamond Don Gator Pit for alligator feeding (weather permitting)
Saturday Narrated Historical Day Tours: 12:30 and 2:30
Celebrate Labor Day at the Historic Jefferson Railway as we end our summer season. Come see the Support Our Troops display that honors the United States Military. Active Military personnel ride free.
September 28-29, 2019
35th Lake O’ Pines Norton Owners Association Rallye and Bike Show
The rallye draws more than 300 people displaying over 150 of the finest vintage motorcycles anywhere in the country. Join us at Diamond Don’s RV Park which is just one mile outside of Jefferson, Texas. Participate in Field Events, display your bike in the bike show and ride in the Rolling Concours. Come enjoy a weekend full of great entertainment and fun.
http://www.ntnoa.org
Dennis@ntnoa.org
214-402-1436