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Museums on Monday

Every Monday, Kent Fulmer interviews a representative from a local museum in the Michiana area.

Museums on Monday: National New York Central Railroad Museum

WVPE 88.1 Elkhart/South Bend | By Kent Fulmer

Published September 28, 2026 at 11:06 AM EDT

A conversation with Museum Director Ashley Hughes about the museum's upcoming Elkhart Rail 175 Anniversary Celebration

WVPE's Kent Fulmer talks with Ashley Hughes, director of the National New York Central Railroad Museum in Elkhart about the museum and the upcoming Elkhart Rail 175 Anniversary Celebration.

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Kent Fulmer joined WVPE in August of 2020 to take on one of the station's most high profile roles as the local host of Morning Edition. Kent comes to WVPE with more than 20 years experience in radio in the Michiana area. During his career, Kent has had a variety of roles including DJ, reporter and newscaster, as well as several behind-the-scenes positions. Kent and his wife, Donna, are celebrating their 32nd wedding anniversary in 2020 and have lived in Elkhart County for almost 20 years. They have two adult daughters, Sarah and Rebecca. When not working, Kent is active as a musician, playing trumpet and flugelhorn. He has performed with a number of area bands. Currently he performs with the Phat Tuesday Dixieland Band and Jazz Assemblage, as well as his church's praise band. As a member of Jazz Assemblage, Kent has appeared at the Elkhart Jazz Festival several times. He also volunteers with Bugles Across America.

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