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Hamlet Depot & Museums. 2 Main Street, Hamlet, North Carolina 28345, United States. 910-582-0603 info@hamlethistoricdepot.org.
29 reviews. #1 of 3 things to do in Hamlet. Historic SitesHistory Museums. Closed now. 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Write a review. About. Located in the only Victorian Queen Anne Train station in North Carolina, the Hamlet Depot serves as an active passenger depot as well as home to the Hamlet Depot & Museums. The hands on exhibits, visual displays, and ...
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The Hamlet Depot has a recreation of Hamlet when it was a thriving railroad town. The historic artifacts throughout the Depot are very interesting to see and for some to remember. In October don't miss the Seaboard Festival in Hamlet!
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Apr 10, 2019 · Hamlet Depot & Museums. he Hamlet depot is the only Victorian Queen Anne style railroad station in the state of North Carolina. It was built in 1900 for the Seaboard Air Line Railroad as both a passenger station and division headquarters. The two-story structure was originally constructed at the crossing of the Raleigh & Augusta Air Line and ...
- Hamlet Depot & Museums
- Tornado Locomotive Building
- Seaboard Station Restaurant
- National Railroad Museum & Hall of Fame
Begin your visit at the Hamlet Depot & Museums, which is said to be the most-photographed train station in the eastern United States. Seaboard Air Line Railroad (now CSX Transportation) constructed the Depot in 1900. At that time it was known as the Seaboard Passenger Depot and had a hotel attached, but the hotel burned down in the 1930s. Hamlet De...
Located just across the street from the Hamlet Depot & Museums is the Tornado Locomotive Building, which takes its name from the first steam engine locomotive in North Carolina. The Tornado was built in 1839 by D.J. Burr & Co. of Richmond, Va., and delivered to the Raleigh and Gaston Railroad. The locomotive and its coal car measure 50 feet in leng...
If you’re ready for a lunch break and want to stay on theme, head over to the Seaboard Station Restaurant. This eatery is a converted Victorian home with railroad-themed walls. The best option is the buffet and locals say the fried chicken is among the best in the South. Bonus tip: Take a trip to Seaboard Brewing in Matthewsright outside of Charlot...
Roughly three blocks away from the Seaboard Station Restaurant is the final stop of your railroad museum tour of Hamlet, the National Railroad Museum and Hall of Fame. Inside the building are some of the most priceless artifacts of railroad history celebrating Hamlet. You’ll see why Hamlet was once dubbed the “Hub of the Seaboard” and now carries t...
Sunday. 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM. Visit website. Call. Email. Write a review. About. Located in the only Victorian Queen Anne Train station in North Carolina, the Hamlet Depot serves as an active passenger depot as well as home to the Hamlet Depot & Museums. The hands on exhibits, visual displays, and interactive consoles encourage both young and old ...
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Specialties: Located in the only Victorian Queen Anne Train station in North Carolina, the Hamlet Depot serves as an active passenger depot as well as home to the Hamlet Depot & Museums. The hands on exhibits, visual displays, and interactive consoles encourage both you and old alike to explore the history of the Seaboard Railroad and Hamlet. The Hamlet Depot & Museums features many unique ...
- 2 Main St Hamlet, NC 28345
