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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: Connecting a Nation: Collierville & the Memphis & Charleston Railroad
DESCRIPTION:<div x14z9mp="" xat24cr="" x1lziwak="" x1vvkbs"="">Lunch &amp; Learn at the Morton Museum</div><p x14z9mp="" xat24cr="" x1lziwak=""><div x14z9mp="" xat24cr="" x1lziwak="" x1vvkbs"=""></div></p><div xat24cr="" x1lziwak="" x1vvkbs="" xtlvy1s"="">Bring your lunch and your curiosity! The Morton Museum’s Lunch &amp; Learn series invites guests to explore a wide range of local topics—from history and culture to art and community stories—during a relaxed midday program. Hear from guest speakers, historians, artists, and community leaders as they share insights, research, and personal experiences tied to Collierville and the surrounding region. Programs are free to attend and open to all; light refreshments provided.<br>______________________________________________________________________</div><div xat24cr="" x1lziwak="" x1vvkbs="" xtlvy1s"="">All aboard for a fascinating journey through Collierville’s early transportation history! Join us for a Lunch and Learn with Mike Ellicott as he explores the legacy of the Memphis &amp; Charleston Railroad—the first railroad in Collierville and the first to connect the Atlantic Ocean to the Mississippi River. Discover how this vital rail line shaped the growth of the Town and linked it to the broader currents of 19th-century commerce, conflict, and change. Whether you're a local history buff or just curious about the tracks that helped build a town, this program promises to be an engaging ride.</div><div xat24cr="" x1lziwak="" x1vvkbs="" xtlvy1s"="">This Lunch &amp; Learn is a great way to kick off our Train Heritage Day next week!&nbsp;</div>
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<div x14z9mp="" xat24cr="" x1lziwak="" x1vvkbs"="">Lunch &amp; Learn at the Morton Museum</div><p x14z9mp="" xat24cr="" x1lziwak=""><div x14z9mp="" xat24cr="" x1lziwak="" x1vvkbs"=""></div></p><div xat24cr="" x1lziwak="" x1vvkbs="" xtlvy1s"="">Bring your lunch and your curiosity! The Morton Museum’s Lunch &amp; Learn series invites guests to explore a wide range of local topics—from history and culture to art and community stories—during a relaxed midday program. Hear from guest speakers, historians, artists, and community leaders as they share insights, research, and personal experiences tied to Collierville and the surrounding region. Programs are free to attend and open to all; light refreshments provided.<br>______________________________________________________________________</div><div xat24cr="" x1lziwak="" x1vvkbs="" xtlvy1s"="">All aboard for a fascinating journey through Collierville’s early transportation history! Join us for a Lunch and Learn with Mike Ellicott as he explores the legacy of the Memphis &amp; Charleston Railroad—the first railroad in Collierville and the first to connect the Atlantic Ocean to the Mississippi River. Discover how this vital rail line shaped the growth of the Town and linked it to the broader currents of 19th-century commerce, conflict, and change. Whether you're a local history buff or just curious about the tracks that helped build a town, this program promises to be an engaging ride.</div><div xat24cr="" x1lziwak="" x1vvkbs="" xtlvy1s"="">This Lunch &amp; Learn is a great way to kick off our Train Heritage Day next week!&nbsp;</div>
LOCATION:Morton Museum of Collierville History\, 196 Main Street Collierville\, Tennessee 38017
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