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Screening of 1876 Ashtabula Train Disaster Film In-Person
To kick off our 2026 monthly series of programs on the Ashtabula Train Disaster that took place on December 27, 1876, HMPL will show the docudrama, "Engineering Tragedy: The Ashtabula Train Disaster.
On Dec. 29, 1876, the luxury train The Pacific Express departed the train station in Erie, Pa., for Chicago to celebrate the new year.The film tells the story of this deadliest disaster of the 19th century. Using reenactments and period sets, it brings to life a story that once captivated the nation and changed a town forever. You may see yourself or some of your neighbors on the screen!
You can watch the trailer here: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/417057
- Date:
- Saturday, December 27, 2025
- Time:
- 3:00pm - 4:30pm
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- Meeting Room
Event Organizer
Diane Chido