🚂 Shipping from the Kingdom
Explore how railroads helped Vermont goods reach the world!
In the late 1800s, trains helped connect St. Johnsbury to big cities like Boston and New York. Your mission? Build a railroad to carry maple syrup, granite, and other goods from the Northeast Kingdom to the rest of the country!
Start the Activity
Select your cargo and destination below!
- Cargo: Maple Syrup, Dairy, Lumber, Granite
- Destinations: Boston, New York, Chicago, Canada
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💬 Think and Talk About It
- What goods do you think were shipped from Vermont?
- What natural resources from the NEK were valuable?
- How do you think the railroad helped people get jobs?
- What might have changed in the environment?
🏫 For Educators
Learning Standards:
- D2.Eco.1.6-8
- D2.Eco.1.9-12
- D2.Eco.4.3-5
- D2.Geo.6.K-2
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📄 Upload Your Design!
Upload a photo or drawing of your railroad creation:
Uploads are reviewed before being posted to our Kids Gallery.
📍 Did You Know?
St. Johnsbury’s Railroad Street got its name from the real train station that brought people and products through town.
Learn more about the Railroad