
More About History of the American Railroad Presentation at Gabis Arboretum 🚂
Step back in time at Gabis Arboretum for an immersive presentation that explores the American Railway System and its role as the backbone of the American identity. While our two-acre Railway Garden displays the magic of trains in miniature, this presentation dives deep into the high-stakes history that built our nation from the ground up. The trains will be running in the railway garden at 6:00 pm, after the presentation has finished.
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Date & Time
July 1, 2026
5:00pm
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Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest
450 W 100 N
Valparaiso, IN 46385
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Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest is a 300-acre, oak preserve of formal gardens, woodlands, wetlands, prairies and hiking trails located near Valparaiso, Indiana. Open year round, the Arboretum offers a wide variety of events and classes for all ages. Officially becoming part of Purdue University Northwest in 2018, Gabis Arboretum provides an enriching, natural habitat for public, educational, conservation and recreational use.
Located approximately 25 miles from the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore and 60 miles southeast of Chicago in Valparaiso, Indiana, Gabis Arboretum offers beautiful vistas, quiet corners and hiking trails to escape into its diverse landscape.
Located approximately 25 miles from the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore and 60 miles southeast of Chicago in Valparaiso, Indiana, Gabis Arboretum offers beautiful vistas, quiet corners and hiking trails to escape into its diverse landscape.
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