Santa at the Caboose WRITER Jennifer B. Bower
The Rural Hall Historic Train Depot and Railroad Museum is excited to announce that Santa Claus will be visiting the Depot this year on Saturday, December 10, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. As always, Santa will arrive at the Depot by way of a very special sleigh. In the past, he has made his way down Depot Street in antique cars and pony carts. It’s no telling what he’ll show up in this year! Once he makes his way to—and inside—the little red caboose, children will be invited to come aboard and share their Christmas wishes with him. Of course, Santa is always accompanied by his elves who will present each child with a small gift. Children of all ages will enjoy hearing—and perhaps singing—Christmas songs; partaking in hot cider and trainshaped cookies; frolicking in the “snow;” and exploring the Depot’s updated displays and gallery. Donna Jo Abernethy—whose father saved the Depot from demolition and opened it to the public in 1984—encourages everyone to attend this magical and unique event. Abernethy created Santa at the Caboose in 2014 as a means to showcase the Depot and gift her community with a seasonal, family-friendly event. Mark your calendars now and don’t miss seeing Santa at the Caboose. Santa at the Caboose will take place at the Rural Hall Historic Train Depot and Railroad Museum on Saturday, December 10, 2022, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. Admission is free; donations are appreciated. The Depot is located at 8170 Depot Street in Rural Hall. For more information, please visit www.ruralhalldepot.org or email info@ruralhalldepot.org Novemb er/D ecemb er 2 0 2 2
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