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Grapevine Hosts Women’s Suffrage Victory Train Excursion Commemorating 100th Anniv of 19th Amendment

Grapevine Vintage Railroad Offers Special trains on September 12 and 13

GRAPEVINE, TEXAS – (August 24, 2020) –Climb aboard the Grapevine Vintage Railroad to celebrate the Centennial of the 19th Amendment and to gather insight into the great strides and achievements of the women’s suffrage movement in Texas and across the country. 

On Saturday, September 12, one specialty train will travel across the Cotton Belt Route to the Historic Fort Worth Stockyards. On Sunday, September 13, there will be two, one–hour Women’s Suffrage Victory Train rides offered. On-board passengers will encounter living history characters dressed in 1920s attire who will be distributing pamphlets derived from historic documents and sharing information in honor of the suffragette achievements.   Guests are welcome to get in the spirit of the event and wear their own 1920s themed clothing.

Guests interested in this celebratory train can purchase their tickets online at GVRR.com. Ticket prices vary from $10-$26 depending on excursion destination and preferred coach seating.

While in Grapevine, don’t forget to explore Historic Main Street and the many dining establishments. Families are invited to shop, wine and dine at Grapevine’s fantastic shopping areas, with more than 200 shops, restaurants, winery tasting rooms, boutiques and more. For more information, visit GrapevineTexasUSA.com.

ABOUT THE GRAPEVINE CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU

Historic Grapevine, Texas, centrally located between Dallas and Fort Worth, is the premiere go-to destination when planning a meeting or vacation in North Texas! Step back in time on Historic Downtown Main Street with a collection of charming boutiques, restaurants, and art galleries. Enjoy fantastic hotels and resorts, great attractions for the entire family, a wide variety of outdoor recreational activities, exquisite winery tasting rooms, internationally renowned festivals and events, world-class shopping, delectable dining at more than 200 bistros and cafes and much more. For more information, visit GrapevineTexasUSA.com.

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