Minnesota became the first state to have a yearly state reunion of Orphan Train riders on July 1, 1961. The reunion moved from state to state and with each move the name of the reunion changed.

The “Orphan Train” program operated from 1854 to 1929, transporting more than 150,000 orphaned children from New York City throughout the United States. I have seen so […] Skip to content ...

GENESEO — Geneseo Central Drama Club’s spring play isn’t just a performance — it’s a look into a little-known part of American history. “The Orphan Train,” taking the stage at ...