History That Connects Us
A day at the Pennsylvania Trolley Museums is a full sensory experience, from the ring of the bell to the hum and shake of the trolley as it rides down the tracks. Our Museum brings a unique experience to visitors of all generations, connecting us all to the past. From the moment they arrive, our visitors enter a world of timeless memories, historic innovations, and interactive discoveries.
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Tis the season for decorating your tree! Visit shoppatrolley.org to purchase our latest ornament, the New Orleans 832 Charleston Mint Brass Ornament! Pick out a gift for your loved ones or a treat for yourself. Stop by in-person to view the full selection of holiday decor, trolley memorabilia, and more available at the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum Store. https://shoppatrolley.org/souvenirs/new-orleans-832-brass-ornament
Looking for service hours this holiday season? Volunteer at Santa Trolley! 🎅
We`re searching for volunteers to help with crafts, hand out hot chocolate and cookies, and assist with our scavenger hunt. Extra enthusiastic volunteers can also be elves and take photos of families with Santa.
Santa Trolley runs November 28-30 and December 6-7, 13-14, and 20-21. Groups and families are welcome to volunteer together! Learn more on our website (link in bio).
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This #ThrowbackThursday photo was taken in a warmer location than our own Steel City! This is an image of St. Charles Avenue in the New Orleans Central Business District, dated 1920. The view is looking downriver from Poydras Street. Note the mixture of streetcar and motor traffic, highlighting why a number of early streetcar designs included “people catchers” on the front of the cars.
Today the St. Charles Avenue Line runs from Canal Street along St. Charles Avenue and South Carrollton Avenue to a terminal at Carrollton and Claiborne. It’s the oldest continuously operating streetcar line in the world, having opened in 1835 (meaning it was already 85 years old when this photo was taken!). #history #transit #trolley #streetcar #NewOrleans
🎅🎁🎄 A visit to Santa Trolley means trolley rides, fun family photos, hot chocolate and cookies, and discovering the magic of our LEGO and toy train displays! You`ll also get the chance to see dozens of Christmas trees decorated by our community partners and to purchase a treat from @claysville_farmhouse.
This year`s event runs on November 28-30, December 6-7, 13-14, and 20-21. Get your tickets before they sell out on our website (link in bio). Sponsored by the Washington Financial Charitable Foundation.
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This Veteran`s Day, we honor and remember the courageous men and women who have served our country. We are proud to have several Museum volunteers that are veterans. Please join us in thanking them today as we show our appreciation for their dedication and sacrifice.
Today we celebrate TWO FULL YEARS in our beautiful Welcome & Education Center, which opened November 9, 2023 to a crowd of community supporters and those instrumental in the existence of this East Campus development. This added 21,000 square feet of education, event, and exhibit space to increase the reach of our mission - preserving history that connects us. A sincere thank you to all those who support the museum, stop in to see us soon!
Education
The Pennsylvania Trolley Museum provides unique, exciting, and fun educational opportunities for students, educators, and life-long learners! Our museum is dedicated to sharing stories, insight, and STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) themed opportunities and experiences that will bring the trolley era to life. Check out our Education page to learn about field trip opportunities, Scout workshops, summer camps, and more!
History
Take a ride into the past at the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum where the trolley era is alive and well. The Museum uses daily tours, interactive exhibits, multidimensional programming, and special events throughout the year to transport visitors back in time. Our history and STEAM exhibits tell the stories of the people, places, and things that made the trolley era such an exciting and unique time to be alive!
Collection
The Pennsylvania Trolley Museum is focused on preserving and restoring our collection of antique streetcars. The Museum was founded in 1953 and has continued to conserve, preserve, and restore cars through a mostly volunteer effort. Today, we house a collection of 50 streetcars, many of which are operational and used for daily rides. Visit our Collection page to learn more about all of our different trolleys!