This program will be/was broadcast LIVE at 7:00pm CST on Sunday, August 7, 2022.Midwest Rail Rangers President Robert Tabern and Midwest Rail Rangers Educational Officer Kandace Tabern arrive in Jackson, Mississippi to explore the nation's newest unit of the National Park Service --- The Medgar and Myrlie Evers National Monument. At the time of taping, this was the United States' 423rd and newest unit of the National Park Service. We will meet with Park Superintendent Keena Graham to learn more about who Medgar and Myrlie Evans were and talk about some of the excitement and challenges in developing a brand new national monument. This is a great destination for those considering starting a Civil Rights Tour of the South. The Midwest Rail Rangers is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that normally presents onboard educational programs on the South Shore Line (Chicago to South Bend), the Wisconsin Great Northern Sky Parlour and Mark Twain Zephyr Open Houses, on private rail excursions across a seven-state area, on Amtrak charters organized by the 20th Century Railroad Club, and at various outreach events. Due to the COVID-19 virus, we have decided to offer virtual programs to the public instead... until our in-person programs can safely resume on trains. For more information about the Midwest Rail Rangers, check out our website: www.RailRangers.org. You can also browse through our collection of books, e-books, and MP3 route guides at the Rail Rangers Store at www.MidwestRails.com. All sales go to support our non-profit organization.
