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2025 Convention Registration Now Open!

Planned for Minneapolis-St Paul from Wednesday, September 10 through Saturday, September 13, we are excited about this first-time joint convention with the NP and SP&S historical societies, and hope to see you there. The agenda includes excellent presentations on history and modeling, a train ride out of Osceola, WI, a tour of the Jackson St Read more


Convention Videos are Live!

190 members enjoyed last month’s GNRHS Virtual Convention. The Board meeting had 33 attendees, the business meeting 39 (about the same as our live conventions!), and Bob Kelly’s Archives presentation drew 54 people. Other presentations averaged about 50 attendees. And the auction of 30 donated items raised about $4,000 for the Society. We have good news Read more


Join us in Beautiful British Columbia (UPDATED)

From September 19-23, 2020, we’re holding a Joint GNRHS / CPHA 2020 convention in Nelson BC, in the beautiful and historic West Kootenays. CLICK HERE for full convention details. CLICK HERE for a printable registration form. CLICK HERE for a preliminary convention timecard (subject to change) This is the first GNRHS convention in Canada, the Read more


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