Coastal Heritage Society gets $65k donation for Ga. State Railroad Museum

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Coastal Heritage Society (CHS) received a $65,000 donation from Norfolk Southern to support CHS and Georgia State Railroad Museum.

The Georgia State Railroad Museum is one of the nonprofit organization’s six Savannah-based museums that allows visitors to engage in interactive experiences such as a working handcar, touring historic railcars, and taking a guided site tour by train.

The museum says they plan to use the funds to support the many operations of Georgia State Railroad Museum and to assist in the restoration efforts for the Georgia Railroad #67 Passenger Coach.

“We are grateful to Norfolk Southern for their generous donation to the Railroad Museum,” said CHS CEO Nora Lee. “Their ongoing commitment to CHS has enabled us to enhance and expand our programming and services to better serve our community.”

The grant is part of two community programs launched by Norfolk Southern in 2023: the Safety First Grant Program, which seeks to advance safety organizations and initiatives, and the Thriving Communities Grant Program, which aims to promote economic opportunity, support vibrant community life, and provide equal access to basic necessities. Award recipients are selected annually from across the railroad’s 22-state network.

For more information about CHS, visit www.chsgeorgia.org.