The 1853 Rhode Island Train Wreck


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CourseGraphic In 1853, a devastating train collision in Valley Falls, RI became the first rail disaster ever photographed — an image that circulated widely and shocked the nation. This crash between two Providence & Worcester passenger trains prompted major changes in railroad safety and even reshaped how Americans kept time. Discover the story behind this pivotal moment with Francine Jackson of Brown University, and learn how a single daguerreotype captured a turning point in U.S. history.
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Class Details

1 Session(s)
Wed

Location
OLLI

Instructor
Francine Jackson 

Tuition: 

$15.00

Registration Closes On
Tuesday, July 14, 2026 @ 12:00 AM

Schedule Information

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s) Instructional Method
7/15/2026 Wed 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM Kingston, OLLI  Map Francine Jackson  ClassRoom

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