Andrew J. Russell (American, 1830­1902), East and West Shaking Hands at Laying Last Rail, 1869, albumen print, courtesy Union Pacific Railroad Museum. The ceremony spotlighted Union Pacific locomotive No. 119 meeting Central Pacific locomotive Jupiter. From left, shaking hands, are Samuel S. Montague, chief engineer of the Central Pacific Railroad, and General Grenville M. Dodge, chief engineer of the Union Pacific Railroad.
2019 Jan 31 Thu
The Race to Promontory: The Transcontinental Railroad and the American West Exhibition Premiere Celebration

Celebrate the sesquicentennial of “The Wedding of the Rails” at Promontory Summit with the UMFA!

Be among the first to see The Race to Promontory: The Transcontinental Railroad and the American West documenting one of the world’s most important achievements: the completion of the transcontinental railroad on May 10, 1869.

Join us to kick off the statewide celebration of Spike 150! Enjoy delicious food and drinks with our community and celebrate this remarkable exhibition of over 150 photographs, stereographs, and other historical memorabilia from the collection of Union Pacific Railroad Museum. Learn more about this event here.

Cocktail Attire | 21 years and over invited

Purchase tickets by January 21, 2019. Click here to purchase tickets.