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Southern Railroad Depot Museum
Chuck-wagon cooks in period dress serving supper at a depot event

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Events at the Depot

Talks, tours, open houses, and special events that celebrate the history of Piedmont and Calhoun County.

Murder on the Buffalo Express — photo

August 2, 2026

Murder on the Buffalo Express

A murder mystery dinner at the depot: a night of intrigue, a crime to solve — and everyone has a secret. Suspicion rides the rails. Can you solve the crime? Proceeds benefit the Piedmont Historical Society.

📍 Southern Railroad Depot Museum

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From past events

May 31, 2026

Wild West Murder Mystery Dinner

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September 28, 2025

Grand Opening of the Museum

Grand Opening of the Museum — photo 1
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July 11, 2025

Walking Tour: Remembering William Luke

Walking Tour: Remembering William Luke — photo 1
June 5, 2025

Civil War Lecture by Quinton Kirk

Civil War Lecture by Quinton Kirk — photo 1
October 26, 2024

Cemetery Stroll at Cross Plains Cemetery

Cemetery Stroll at Cross Plains Cemetery — photo 1

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