Group Tour: Scams, Scandals, and Railroad Crimes

Discover the shadowy side of railroad history on this one-hour special museum tour that examines con artists, financial scandals, and everyday theft tied to rail travel. Guided by knowledgeable staff, the experience highlights how railroads created new opportunities for crime at many levels of American society. Visitors will gain historical context and intriguing stories that reveal how transportation shaped both opportunity and deception.
 

• Hear engaging historical anecdotes and explore stories of con artists and financial scandals related to railroads

• Learn about Union Pacific's Special Agents that helped protect the railroad from theft and con artists

This event is offered thanks to a partnership between the Union Pacific Museum and Council Bluffs Public Library. 

Registration is required for this tour.