Depot Days coming to Pullman

PULLMAN – The second Depot Days celebration is set for Thursday, Aug. 18, through Saturday, Aug. 20.

The free event at Depot Heritage Center, 330 N. Grand Ave., celebrates the history railroads played in development of agriculture and commerce in the area.

Scheduled activities are:

Thursday, Aug. 18 – Local historian Kathy Meyer will present "Stuff Yourself for Only a Dime: The Northern Pacific's Great Big Baked Potato," at 7 p.m. in the Freight Room. Reserve a seat by emailing pullmandepot.events@gmail.com.

Friday, Aug. 19 -- Depot Heritage Center open house, 7-8:30 p.m., in the Freight Room. Glenn Johnson, the depot's honorary co-chairman, will emcee in recognizing sponsors. A collection of train horns will be on display.

Saturday, Aug. 20 – Depot Heritage Center will open the Freight Room and Passenger Car to the public from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. History exhibits on display include the Big Baked Potato and demonstration trains.