Historic Pullman Foundation

All aboard Railroad Days June 1~2

Travel back in time to a place full of history and railroad magic. Pullman Railroad Days are back with a whole weekend of historic railcars, tours and unforgettable family fun.

Discover the People of the Pullman Strike

Experience one of the biggest events in American labor history through the eyes and words of the people who were there: Don’t miss our brand new exhibit, Passion and Pride: People of the Pullman Strike opening May 11

Explore Our History

America’s Stories Live Here

Historic Pullman Foundation is the official nonprofit partner of Pullman National Historical Park. For 50 years, we have created opportunities for all people to experience and understand the continuing American story that is Pullman.

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Learn About Pullman’s Many Stories

Historic Pullman Foundation and its partners are stewards of important Pullman stories, architecture and artifacts.

America’s First Planned Model Industrial Community

Thought by some to be “the perfect town,” Pullman has a complicated legacy of urban planning, corporate social engineering and architectural excellence.

Center of Railway Innovation

The Pullman Company transformed passenger rail travel in America through innovative design, manufacturing, and operations of luxury rail cars.

Pivotal Role In Labor History

The Pullman Strike of 1894 shaped the American labor movement, including spurring the national adoption of Labor Day.

Rich Legacy of Black Leadership

The Pullman neighborhood is home to the National A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum, which celebrates these Black heroes of the great migration, civil rights and labor rights.

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News & Events

February 20, 2024

Historic Pullman Foundation announces a new Executive Director

With an eye to the future, the Historic Pullman Foundation(HPF) has hired Robert Montgomery as the new Executive Director. “I’m coming back to a community that I truly love,”…

September 28, 2023

Historic Pullman Foundation Announces Leadership Transition

Contact: Julian Jackson, Executive Director Email: jjackson@pullmanil.org Phone: 312.933.6702 CHICAGO (September 28, 2023) – Historic Pullman Foundation (HPF) has announced that Executive Director Julian Jackson will be stepping down…

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