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Performances at Union Station – May and June 2019
There were some great, free public performances in Union Station’s Main Hall in May and June 2019. On May 30, 2019, the Oakes High School (ND) band and choir performed a number of fantastic songs. The SONUS A Cappella Choir (Nashville, TN) had a wonderful concert on June 5th.
APD’s Canine Hero Summer Through to the Second Round of Voting for the Hero Dog Awards!
USRC is happy to announce that Staff Sergeant Summer of the Amtrak Police Department (APD) has advanced to the second round of voting for the American Humane Hero Dog Awards. Voting is taking place from May 23 until July 18, 2019 and USRC would like to encourage everyone to vote for Summer daily. Summer is […]
Union Station Information Session
On June 5, 2019, USRC will be hosting an Information Session on future endeavors at Union Station. Over 30 years ago, the beautiful Beaux-Arts building was reopened as a vital transportation and commercial hub. USRC intends to ensure that the station is rehabilitated, renovated, and upgraded as necessary. To that end, we will have a […]
Union Station Featured in Preservation Magazine
In the Spring 2019 edition of Preservation Magazine, there was an article entitled “Visit These 8 Monuments to America’s Rail Heritage” that features Washington, DC’s Union Station.
Union Station Tours
Did you know that USRC regularly organizes and leads History of Union Station tours? Also, were you aware that, in collaboration with Atlas Obscura and the National Trust for Historic Preservation, USRC leads Hidden Union Station tours four times a year? USRC staff enjoy imparting knowledge about the beautiful Beaux-Arts station. The next History of […]
Performances at Union Station – March and April 2019
There were some terrific, free public performances in Union Station’s Main Hall in March and April 2019. On March 15, 2019, to commemorate St. Patrick’s Day, members of the McGrath Academy of Irish Dance performed. This was the third year that the McGrath Academy had a group come to Union Station to perform. The Blue […]
Recent Armed Forces Performances at Union Station
On April 25, 2019, the U.S. Navy Band performed a number of classical favorites in the Main Hall of Union Station. In addition, the Swiss Armed Forces Central Band and “The President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band had their first joint performance in the Main Hall on April 29th. Several passersby enjoyed these wonderful, free, public […]
Yet Another Successful Earth Day with NASA Event
On April 22 and 23, 2019, Union Station’s Main Hall was host to the sixth annual Earth Day celebration with NASA. At this great, free, public event, children and adults learned about space and science through multimedia stories of discovery, hands-on activities, and amazing technology. Additionally, USRC had a table which people could visit to […]
Earth Day with NASA 2019
On Monday, April 22nd and Tuesday, April 23rd, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Union Station’s Main Hall will be host to the sixth annual Earth Day celebration with NASA. At this great, free, public event, you can learn about space and science through multimedia stories of discovery, hands-on activities, and amazing technology. USRC is […]
Slick at the Union Station Parking Garage
The following services are now offered in the Union Station Parking Garage by Slick:• oil change• vehicle maintenance • steam detailing• fuel delivery Appointments can be scheduled via Slick’s website or app or by texting Slick to 797979. Full details and prices can be found below: