Norfolk Southern grants $5,000 to Wabash County Museum in support of community initiatives

Release courtesy of Wabash County Museum

Wabash, IN — The Wabash County Museum is proud to announce it has received a $5,000 grant from Norfolk Southern through its Thriving Communities Grant Program. The funding will support interior renovations to the museum’s 1920s era New York Central Caboose, with the plan to make it open to the public for the first time ever. The vision for the caboose is to make it accessible to guests of all ages and to incorporate it into field trips for children from across northern Indiana.

This grant is part of Norfolk Southern’s commitment to strengthening the communities it serves across its 22-state network. Launched in 2023, Norfolk Southern’s open-application grant programs are designed to support organizations working to further the areas of safety, sustainability, workforce development, and community resilience.

“Being able to renovate the interior of the caboose will allow our museum to tell the story of how the railroads have impacted all of northern Indiana. We are thrilled that Norfolk Southern supports our vision for this project,” shares Teresa Galley, executive director of the Wabash County Museum.

The Thriving Communities Grant Program supports initiatives that bolster local economies and promote long-term resilience. From sustainability efforts and job training to community-building programs, the grant empowers nonprofit and community organizations working to create lasting impact.

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About the Wabash County Museum 

Wabash County Museum is a private non-profit located at 36 E Market Street in downtown Wabash. The museum was founded in 1923 and moved to its current location in the early 2000s. The state-of-the-art facility offers access to 100 permanent exhibits, children’s active play and learning areas, a sensory friendly space, and much more. It is also home to nearly 200,000 artifacts linked to the history of the community and region. To learn more about hours, upcoming events for all ages, or to check out our virtual tour, visit www.wabashmuseum.org. Follow the Museum on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok. for updates and event information.
 

About Norfolk Southern

Since 1827, Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) and its predecessor companies have safely moved the goods and materials that drive the U.S. economy. Today, it operates a 22-state freight transportation network. Committed to furthering sustainability, Norfolk Southern helps its customers avoid approximately 15 million tons of yearly carbon emissions by shipping via rail. Its dedicated team members deliver approximately 7 million carloads annually, from agriculture to consumer goods. Norfolk Southern also has the most extensive intermodal network in the eastern U.S. It serves a
majority of the country's population and manufacturing base, with connections to every
major container port on the Atlantic coast as well as major ports across the Gulf Coast
and Great Lakes. Learn more by visiting www.NorfolkSouthern.com.