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Alstom, successor to Pullman's storied rail manufacturing legacy, will serve as Official Presenting Sponsor of Pullman Railroad Days 2026 – connecting the park's historic roots to the future of rail innovation.

Pullman National Historical Park’s premier event invites rail enthusiasts from around the country, families, and the community to celebrate the centennial of the Illinois Central Suburban service that transformed Chicago. 

2026 brings big news with a new name and a new Executive Director, Peggy Parfenoff

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 13, 2025 — An iconic piece of Pullman history is being preserved by the Historic Pullman Foundation (HPF) for the benefit of Pullman National Historical Park

A Letter of Intent to Donate has been executed between the railcar’s owner, David Hoffman, and the Historic Pullman Foundation (HPF) and paves the way for the eventual transfer of ownership and the relocation of the railcar to the North Wing of the historic Pullman Factory.

  The “Advance”, built by the Pullman Company in 1911, is one of the railcars being considered for the exhibit. It was used by Robert Todd Lincoln, President Lincoln’s son,

Experience the “RAILROADERS: Jack Delano’s Homefront Photography” exhibition, organized by Center for Railroad Photography & Art and Chicago History Museum, opening in the renovated Pullman Exhibit Hall (formerly the shared

Historic Pullman House Tour is celebrating a milestone 50 years October 7th and 8th, 2023 from 11:00am – 5:00pm. This is one of Chicago’s oldest house tours! Visitors will tour

For folks who call Pullman home, Historic Pullman Foundation is hosting a cook-out in July to learn more about who we are and what we do. Plan to join us

It’s that time of year when we pause to reflect on the progress we’ve made in the previous 12 months. Taking stock at the Historic Pullman Foundation (HPF), it’s no