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Event Planning Resources

Everything you need to plan a celebration for your community.

You can be a part of the celebration!

The celebration of the 200th anniversary of American Railroading is a nationwide event, and your partnership is essential to its success! Whether it’s a concert, an art exhibit, a lecture, or another activity, there are so many wonderful ways you can join in the celebration. Anything is possible.

You also don’t have to plan anything new. Take a look at what you are already doing in 2027, and look for ways you can highlight the story of the railroad and its impact on American society.

Below we have a number of resources available to you to help you kick off your planning. As we get closer to 2027, we’ll also provide additional marketing resources, such as Facebook event images and flyer templates.

Resources & Downloads

Brand Guide

Download the identity guidelines and 200th anniversary logos to officially join the celebration.

Press Release Template

To make it easy, we’ve created a press release template to help you share your involvement with the 200th anniversary with the media.

Event Listing Community Guidelines & Approval Rules

Please review the community guidelines before submitting an event. We want to maintain a positive and respectful environment for all.

The Beginner’s Guide to Planning an Event

If you’ve never planned an event before, here is a simple guide to make the process a little easier.

Event Planning Checklists

We’ve assembled a few checklists to help you stay organized. There are multiple excel tabs with different checklists on each one. These checklists are just a starting point-add or delete categories according to your needs.