Railroad Medicine History Group Tour in Council Bluffs
Discover how the dangers of railroad work shaped a branch of surgery
Duration
1 hour
Ideal For
10 to 30 people
Includes
Museum tour, Railroad history
Highlights
Explore railroad history through the lens of medicine on a museum group tour, with firsthand perspectives from the people who treated injured railroaders.
- Learn why railroad work ranked among the most dangerous jobs of the 19th century
- Discover how railroad surgery developed to meet workers' medical needs
- Hear Dr. William McKenzie's 1874 account of treating patients on the Reading Railroad
Important details
- Wear a mask inside the museum
- Arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled tour time
Product ID: VNP2SZ
FAQs
The group tour requires at least 10 people and accommodates up to 30.
Yes. Up to two reserved wheelchairs are available at the museum.
The tour is available Wednesday through Saturday.
Meeting details
Union Pacific Railroad Museum, 200 Pearl Street, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Experience provided by Union Pacific Railroad Museum Association
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