08/24/2026
A good time was had by all on our Deaf Families Train Ride! We rode the Hocking Valley Scenic Railway and enjoyed the beautiful views. Then we visited an old historic village and learned how people lived and worked long ago. Families watched blacksmithing, saw popcorn made over an open fire, learned how people used old-fashioned saws, and more. It was a fun day for Deaf families to be together, learn some history, and make great memories!
A special THANK YOU to all the wonderful kids and their families who joined us, Hocking Valley Scenic Railway, and Advocates for Kids for helping make this day possible!
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Image 1: Photo collage from the Deaf Families Train Ride. A large group of adults and children pose together in front of a blue and cream Hocking Valley Scenic Railway passenger car. Other photos show families smiling, signing, talking, and spending time together inside the train, along with a few scenes from the historic village.
Image 2: Collage titled “Hocking Valley Scenic Train Ride” showing Deaf families and children riding together inside the train. Adults, teens, young children, and a baby sit in groups on blue train seats, smiling and enjoying the trip.
Image 3: Collage showing railroad tracks, the historic village stop, and families enjoying the train ride. Several photos show adults and children sitting together inside the passenger car, while another shows visitors gathered outside historic wooden buildings.
Image 4: Collage showing more of the Deaf Families Train Ride and historic village experience. Photos include an old log cabin, families gathered outside historic buildings, adults and children riding the train, and the interior of an old-fashioned bedroom with a patchwork quilt. Text at the bottom reads, “Hosted by DSC & Sponsored by Advocate for Kids.”
image 5: A large group of adults and children pose together in front of a blue and cream Hocking Valley Scenic Railway passenger car.
