Lee Hall Depot is a historic train station and museum located in the Lee Hall neighborhood of Newport News, Virginia. It was built in about 1881, with a one-story cargo bay, and the two-story main section was added in 1893.
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The restored Lee Hall Depot Train Station is a Fun Place to visit for all…
The Lee Hall Depot was erected circa 1881 on the Chesapeake & Ohio rail line. After construction, the village of Lee Hall rapidly developed around the depot. The wooden building consists of a two-story central section flanked by single-story wings. The Stationmaster and his family had living quarters on the second floor of the central section. Serving communities in then-Warwick County as well as lower James City County, it is the only remaining station of five on the Lower Virginia Peninsula.
Passenger service at the station ended in the late 1970s, and in 2008 CSX (formerly C&O Railroad) donated the depot to the City of Newport News. The City relocated the building across the tracks to prevent its demolition. It was restored in collaboration with the Lee Hall Train Station Foundation. The depot offers exhibits highlighting the impact of the railroad on Warwick County and the City of Newport News as well as information on railroad history and Lee...
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Countless hours of selfless volunteer determination were put into restoring this gem. The detail involved in curating artifacts for period accuracy is top notch. Lots to see and learn, including a simulator where you can be the engineer on a ride from Williamsburg to Newport News. A docent 'on board' rounds out the...
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Beautiful building, amazing model trains, and creative displays. The staff are very knowledgeable on the station and county history. The "kids" room is also a nice touch. I will definitely be going back this summer for the new caboose that has been added to the outside...
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