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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Get ready to fall in love with the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum when you visit this season! 🍂 Today’s #MuseumMonday highlight is all about the festive fun and events we have planned for you to enjoy during the coming weeks:
🎃 Our magical pumpkin patch awaits you during Magic Pumpkin Trolley! During this special event, you and your family can plant special pumpkin seeds that will grow in our patch while you take a beautiful scenic trolley ride. You’ll have the chance to decorate your new pumpkin after your ride! This event runs the weekend of October 9th - 11th and again October 16th - 18th.
🍬 Trick or Trolley will also return to the Trolley Museum this month. On Saturday, October 24th and Sunday, October 25th, you’re invited to Trick or Treat among the streetcars in our Trolley Display Building. (And this year, thanks to EQT Corporation, kids ages 0-17 can attend this event for free!)
🚗 Finally, for $5 per passenger, you can park in our lot and take the trolley to the Washington County Fairgrounds during the Pennsylvania Arts & Crafts Christmas Festival on October 16th - 18th and 24th - 25th. Children 2 and under ride free! (This service does not include access to Magic Pumpkin Trolley, Trick or Trolley, or to our museum’s exhibits and displays. Rides begin at 10 AM and end at 4 PM.)
🎟️ General admission will also be available to anyone wanting to experience a typical visit during our regular fall operating hours.
We’re so excited to enjoy the fall weather and scenery this month, and look forward to welcoming you aboard for the fun!
🧱 🚧 Visitors this weekend probably noticed…something awesome is taking shape in our Welcome and Education Center!
We’re excited to welcome @steelcitylug back to the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum for our seasonal festivities. Their fall-themed LEGO display will be open for viewing during our remaining October operating hours.
Wondering how you can see this year’s LEGO display? It’s easy!
🎟️ Purchase a general admission ticket and visit the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum during October’s regular visiting hours.
🎃 Stop by the display after planting a pumpkin at our special pumpkin patch during Magic Pumpkin Trolley - this special event takes place the next two weekends, specifically on October 9th, 10th, 11th, 16th, 17th, and 18th.
🍬 Finally, you can see the display on Saturday, October 24 and Sunday, October 25, during our Trick or Trolley event.
So if you’re visiting the Trolley Museum this October, take a few extra minutes to see what Steel City LUG has built! We’re so glad to have them back, and we know you’ll enjoy seeing their fall creations. #VisitWashingtonPA
Before cars ruled the roads, trolleys connected our communities. 🚋
From daily commutes to family outings, these historic streetcars were an essential part of everyday life.
Today, the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum in Washington County, PA, is keeping that history alive, preserving the vehicles and stories that helped shape our region.
Jeanine DeBor, Executive Director and CEO of the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum, shares a glimpse into the fascinating history of the trolley era on Episode 23 of the WashCo Insider.
🎧 Watch the full episode at the link! https://www.visitwashingtoncountypa.com/podcast/ep-23-jeanine-debor/
#WashCoInsider #VisitWashingtonCountyPA #PennsylvaniaTrolleyMuseum #TrolleyMuseum #PennsylvaniaHistory
CALLING ALL HOLIDAY VENDORS!
Share your holiday cheer at the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum’s Christmas Pop-Up Bar & Market!
We’re looking for makers & artisans to join us for a festive after-hours experience filled with holiday magic, unique finds, last minute gifts, and seasonal drinks.
December 12 7PM-10PM
Vendor space - $25
21+ Event
Interested in being a vendor?
Email Lindsay at lobrien@patrolley.org
📷 Today’s #ThrowbackThursday photo (courtesy of American-Rails.com’s image collection) shows Shaker Heights Rapid Transit PCC 64 along Shaker Boulevard and Van Aken Boulevard, heading west at Shaker Square, Ohio (Cleveland). The image is broadly dated back to the 1960s.
The Cleveland suburb of Shaker Heights was unusual in that its developers included a rapid transit line as part of the original community design. Good transportation to the city, it was felt, would make the neighborhood all that more attractive to prospective land purchasers.
While the car in this photo is not part of our collection, Shaker Heights Rapid Transit 94 is. In fact, 94 is the only Pullman-built PCC car in our collection, and is our only PCC with General Electric control.
MAGIC PUMPKIN TROLLEY is right around the corner! 🎃
October 9-11 and 16-18 visit the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum for a fall-filled day of activities. Enjoy a day of trolley rides, pumpkins, and magic moments for the whole family - tickets are available at patrolley.org/events.
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!