Exhibits

Railroads

The railroad arrived in Greenville in 1870 and changed life for the local citizens. They could travel easily to visit relatives, go to large cities for shopping and entertainment, and ship and receive products to and from far-away markets.

Two vintage lanterns: one with a red glass and metal frame, the other orange with a blue glass top, both on a concrete surface.
A wooden display cabinet with various small items inside, next to a window. A black lantern sits on a table in front of the cabinet.
Display of Morse code history with diagrams, a Morse code chart, and a telegraph device in a glass case.
Close-up of a vintage railroad switch lamp with blue and yellow lenses.