11:00 AM — 2:00 PM
Patapsco Valley State Park,
Avalon Area
Relay And Elkridge, MD
Music by Daniels Community Band, Irishman's Chorale, and singer/guitarist Sam "Mule-Man" Miller.
Telegraphers in costume, Civil War re-enactors with cannon, N-scale model trains and Thomas Viaduct.
Mounted park rangers.
Children's activities: games; create an arch and build the Thomas Viaduct.
Refreshments, vendors, souvenir posters and booklets.
Premiere of 3D animation video showing how the bridge was built.
Special guests: CSX, Maryland Department of Natural Resources, and elected officials; Thomas and Latrobe family members.
Announcement of major fund raising program to restore the viaduct, and to improve viewpoints and amenities in Patapsco Valley State Park, including an overlook park