Diamond Don Event Center Map and Directions

Diamond Don Event Center is located 1 mile East of downtown Jefferson, Texas on highway 49.

1602 Hwy 49 E
Jefferson, Texas 75657

Lattitude: 32.772703 Longitude: -94.338662

May 23, 2020
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. Come see the Support Our Troops display that honors the United States Military. Active Military personnel ride free.
May 30, 2020
Historic Jefferson Railway
Train departs from downtown Jefferson Depot – gas powered locomotive
The Great Locomotive Chase – The Andrews Raid Re-enactment
Complete with a gunboat and cannons
Saturday Narrated Historical Day Tours: 12:30, 2:30, 4:30
(We will not be stopping at Gator Pit for this event)
Come experience the re-enactment of The Andrews Raid, the Civil War’s most gripping railroad story. See the North and South skirmish a replica ironclad gunboat firing its cannons on the banks of the Big Cypress Bayou River. Due to COVID-19 our re-enactors will be complying with COVID-19 Social Distancing during the skirmish with the gunboat. They will be wearing masks and will not engage in hand-to-hand combat. Re-enactors welcome at the Diamond Don RV Park. Train tickets available online. Open Coash $15, plus tax. Lap Children are free.
June 13, 2020
Historic Jefferson Railway
Celebrate National Flag Day – gas-powered locomotive
In celebration of National Flag Day and the anniversary of the Flag Resolution of 1777, The Historic Jefferson Railway will offer a celebration of Flags along the Big Cypress Bayou. Flag Day is a time when Americans reflect on the foundation of the nation’s freedom. The flag of the United States represents freedom and has been an enduring symbol of the country’s ideals since its early days. Come see the Support Our Troops display that honors the United States Military. Active Military personnel ride free.
June 20, 2020
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.
July 4, 2020
Historic Jefferson Railway
4th of July – gas powered locomotive
The Historic Jefferson Railway will offer a special July 4th as the history of Independence Day unfolds on the narrated day tours on Saturday, July 4, 2020 with trains departing at 12:30 and 2:30. Come see the Support Our Troops display that honors the United States Military. Active Military personnel ride free.