What was the name of the train that carried historic artifacts across the United States for the 1976 Bicentennial?

The train that carried historic artifacts across the United States for the 1976 Bicentennial was the American Freedom Train.

The train launched in Wilmington, Delaware, on April 1, 1975, beginning a 21-month tour of the 48 contiguous states. Its purpose was to bring a traveling historical exhibition to communities around the country during the Bicentennial period.

The American Freedom Train traveled about 25,388 miles and displayed objects connected with American history and culture. Its route made the national celebration accessible beyond the major cities hosting large events, reinforcing the idea that the Bicentennial belonged to communities throughout the country.

It is sometimes confused with the Freedom Train of 1947–1949, an earlier traveling exhibition that toured the United States after World War II. The 1975–1976 American Freedom Train was a separate project created specifically for the Bicentennial era.