Dates, Events and Pricing are subject to change at any time.
Events may be cancelled or rescheduled due to COVID, weather or maintenance
We are running our antique gas-powered locomotive for all 2022 train events
May 27, 2022
Civil War Living History, complete with a gunboat and cannons
9:00 – 2:30 at Diamond Don RV Park
Open to the public, special pricing $4 for Living History.
Historic Jefferson Railway
The Great Locomotive Chase/The Andrews Raid – gas powered locomotive
Train departs from Diamond Don RV Park
Open to the public, special pricing of $6 per train ride when you purchase a Living History ticket.
ALL TRAINS SELL OUT – RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED.
Friday Narrated Historical Day Tours: 10:30, 11:30, and 12:30
May 28-29, 2022
Historic Jefferson Railway
Train departs from downtown Jefferson Depot
The Great Locomotive Chase – The Andrews Raid Re-enactment – gas powered locomotive
Complete with a gunboat and cannons
Saturday Narrated Historical Day Tours & Train Battle: 11:00, 12:30, and 2:30. Tickets are $15 plus tax, lap children are free.
Sunday Narrated Historical Day Tour & Battle: 12:30. Tickets are $12 plus tax, lap children are free.
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Come experience the re-enactment of The Andrews Raid, the Civil War’s most gripping railroad story. 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 and the North and South battle around the train and gunboat. Re-enactors welcome at the Diamond Don RV Park. Saturday/Sunday train tickets available online. Modern RV sites for the public and re-enactors available at the RV Park.
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June 18, 2022
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. Tickets are $12 plus tax, children under 6 ride free
Fathers receive a 10% discount when accompanied by their children.
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Exposure to COVID-19 is an inherent risk in any public location where people are present; we cannot guarantee you will not be exposed during your visit.
COVID-19 UPDATE
All events will be limited to capacity and facemask mandates that comply with Governor Abbott’s and Marion County Judge Leward J. LeFleur’s latest orders. Participate at your own risk. We are not responsible for illness or injury. Patrons must abide by all posted rules and procedures throughout our properties. When participating in any of these events, you may not be able to social distance 6-feet from other people outside your party. Therefore, we strongly recommend wearing face masks for everyone 10 years and older. We do not provide face masks so please bring your own. Your health and safety are important to us. Our staff has a heightened sense of awareness of the importance of maintaining hygienic standards to meet CDC, TDSHS, and OSHA requirements.
Pets
Pet friendly for friendly pets. Dogs and children must be controlled at all times. Parents and dog owners are personally liable for injury or property damage.
Depot Hours:
Thursday 11am-5pm
Saturday 11am – 4pm