Join us on June 15, 2024, for The Pullman Porter: A Special Juneteenth Tour at the N.C. Transportation Museum. This tour will highlight African American inventors and workers in the railroad industry. Learn through the museum’s collection about the life of a Pullman porter and how a diverse labor force shaped historic Spencer Shops.

Duration: This walking tour lasts about 60 minutes.

Ticket Information: This special tour is included in museum admission. Tours begin at Barber Junction’s Visitor Center.

What to Expect: The tour is walking intensive and involves entering and exiting several buildings on the museum property, as well as time outdoors. Visitors are encouraged to bring their own water and to dress appropriately for the summer heat.