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CES-7617
The History of the Orphan Trains
Course Description
In the mid-1850s, more than 30,000 children-some as young as four-were living on the streets of New York City, struggling to survive. From 1854 to 1929, the Orphan Trains relocated over 250,000 children from New York and Boston to new homes across the country. Join historian and multi-award-winning author Sherry A. Burton for a compelling presentation on the History of the Orphan Trains. Doors open at 11:15am. Full, buffet lunch served including vegetarian and gluten free options. All proceeds support student scholarships.
Course Schedule
Fall - 2026
| Course | Section | Course Title | Meeting Info | Meeting Dates | Instructors | Fee/Senior Cost Fee | CEUS | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CES-7617 | 947402 | The History of the Orphan Trains | 10/23/2026 LEC Friday 11:30 AM-02:00 PM, Room VT 500A. 10/23/2026 LEC Friday 11:30 AM-02:00 PM, Room VT 500B. 10/23/2026 LEC Friday 11:30 AM-02:00 PM, Room VT 500C. 10/23/2026 LEC Friday 11:30 AM-02:00 PM, Room VT 500D. 1 Week | 10/23/26 - 10/23/26 | S. Burton | $49.00/ SA$39.20 | 0.10 | Open |
| Description | Details |
|---|---|
| Course: | CES-7617 |
| Section: | 947402 |
| Course Title: | The History of the Orphan Trains |
| Meeting Info: | 10/23/2026 LEC Friday 11:30 AM-02:00 PM, Room VT 500A. 10/23/2026 LEC Friday 11:30 AM-02:00 PM, Room VT 500B. 10/23/2026 LEC Friday 11:30 AM-02:00 PM, Room VT 500C. 10/23/2026 LEC Friday 11:30 AM-02:00 PM, Room VT 500D. 1 Week |
| Meeting Dates: | 10/23/26 - 10/23/26 |
| Instructors: | S. Burton |
| Fee/Senior Cost Fee: | $49.00/ SA$39.20 |
| CEUS: | 0.10 |
| Status: | Open |
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