WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the 2009 Presidential Inaugural Committee released details for events taking place along the Whistle Stop Tour on January 17^th.  The Whistle Stop Tour will carry President-elect Obama, Vice President-elect Biden and their families to the Inauguration with events in Philadelphia, Wilmington, and Baltimore before their final arrival in Washington, D.C.  The trip marks the final leg of a journey that began on the steps of the Old State Capitol in Illinois and will culminate on the steps of the United States Capitol.

The PIC previously announced that President-elect Obama and Vice President-elect Biden have invited a group of Americans from different walks of life to join them on the tour - a group that together represents the vast diversity and varied life experiences of citizens in our great country.

At the Wilmington and Baltimore events, canned food drives will take place as part of President-elect Obama and Vice President-elect Biden’s national service initiative.  All event attendees are being asked to bring a can of food, which will be delivered to a local food bank.

Philadelphia, PA

Who:              President-elect Obama and his family, and everyday Americans traveling on the Whistle Stop Tour

Where:            North Waiting Room, 30^th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA

Event Begins:    10:05 AM

Tickets:           Tickets are required and have been distributed to the public.

Wilmington, DE

Who:     President-elect Obama and Vice President-elect Biden and their families, and everyday Americans traveling on the Whistle Stop Tour

Where:           Back of Wilmington Train Station, 100 South French Street, Wilmington, DE

Doors Open:    9:30 AM

Event Begins:    1:00 PM

Tickets:           Event is open to the public

Baltimore, MD

Who:             President-elect Obama and Vice President-elect Biden and their families, and everyday Americans traveling on the Whistle Stop Tour

Where:           War Memorial Plaza, 101 N. Gay St., Baltimore, MD         

Doors Open:    1:00 PM

Event Begins:   4:15 PM

Tickets:           Event is open to the public

The media credential application process for these events is closed. 

Outlets that have requested credentials will be notified shortly of the status of their request and will be provided logistical information about the events.

Media questions can be directed to whistlestoptour@pic2009.org. 

For the latest information on the 2009 Presidential Inauguration, please visit www.pic2009.org.