In the early 1990's the people of Suffolk developed a new interest in preserving their rapidly deteriorating landmarks. One such landmark, the 1885 Seaboard Railroad Station, stood abandoned and in dire need of attention. After a fire nearly destroyed the interior of the building in 1996, members of Suffolk Nansemond Historical Society began working on restoring the station to its original grandeur.

With the support of the City of Suffolk, the Virginia Department of Highways, as well as many iterested Suffolk citizens, the Seaboard Railroad Station Musuem opened its doors to the public on August 1, 2000.

The Suffolk Station Railroad Museum is owned and operated by Suffolk Nansemond Historical Society. It features a scale model of the town of Suffolk and the Suffolk and Carolina branch of the Norfolk Southern Railroad as they were in 1907. There are numerous items of railroad history on display, and special themed exhibits are frequently shown. The Museum includes a Gift shop with railroad related items, historical books and memorabilia, and locally produced food items.

The hours of operation of the Museum are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday throught Saturday and 1-4 p.m. on Sunday.

For further information visit the Station's website at suffolktrainstation.org.

"Save Our Station" was the rallying cry for the campaign for restoring the dilapidated building.

Senator Fred Quayle delivers a dedicatory address at the opening of the newly restored Seaboard Railroad Station, August 1, 2000..

The scale model depiction of Suffolk in 1907 is a favorite of visitors to the Museum.

SUFFOLK NANSEMOND HISTORICAL SOCIETY
P.O. Box 1255
Suffolk, Virginia 23439-1255

Phone (757)539-2781
Email: snhs@verizon.net