Event Series Trolleyology

Trolleyology: Meet Me Beneath Public Square: The Saga of Cleveland’s Subways

This presentation will address various plans to build a Cleveland subway. It will look at three distinct periods of time (Progressive Era, 1920s, 1950s) when planning reached a fairly advanced stage and the people of Cleveland voted on whether or not to go forward with construction. Despite the optimism of their promoters, only one small subway was ever built. We will look at the subway that got built, and two “near misses” that got away…

Free

LEGO® Camp

Pennsylvania Trolley Museum 1 Electric Way, Washington, PA, United States

Join us for a week of LEGO® themed building challenges, artistic creations, and fun! Learn about the world of engineering while building models and testing simple machines. Create a brick […]

Dog Days of Summer

Pennsylvania Trolley Museum 1 Electric Way, Washington, PA, United States

Say goodbye to the dog days of summer by bringing your pooch to the Museum for National Dog Day! Note: We're celebrating TUESDAY, August 27 since we're closed on National […]

Event Series Trolleyology

Virtual Program: Trolleys, Trains, and Transit Museums

This presentation will address various plans to build a Cleveland subway. It will look at three distinct periods of time (Progressive Era, 1920s, 1950s) when planning reached a fairly advanced stage and the people of Cleveland voted on whether or not to go forward with construction. Despite the optimism of their promoters, only one small subway was ever built. We will look at the subway that got built, and two “near misses” that got away…

Free
Event Series New Operator Training

New Operator Training

West Campus- Pennsylvania Trolley Museum 1 Museum Road, Washington, PA, United States

The registration for this event has now closed. Please email volunteer@patrolley.org to learn about future volunteer opportunities and classes. This September, you're invited to participate in the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum's […]

Event Series New Volunteer Events

Museum Guide Training

Pennsylvania Trolley Museum 1 Electric Way, Washington, PA, United States

Make the Trolley Era come alive! During their visits to the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum, guests have the chance to travel back in time to the wonders of the Trolley Era- […]

Sensory Friendly Hours

Pennsylvania Trolley Museum - New Address 1 Electric Way, Washington, PA, United States

You are invited to join us for the very first Sensory Friendly Hours event at the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum! Explore the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum in a sensory modified setting with […]

$20.00

Scout Workshop: BSA Railroading

Pennsylvania Trolley Museum - New Address 1 Electric Way, Washington, PA, United States

Saturday, October 5th 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Cost: $20 per scout, $10 per chaperone This merit badge workshop is open to any youth in grades 6th – 12th grade and is […]

$20.00

Full Day Photo Shoot

Pennsylvania Trolley Museum 1 Electric Way, Washington, PA, United States

Photographer Tom Pawlesh will coordinate and light a full-day photo excursion at the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum featuring multiple scenes and up to 10 vintage streetcars, including a sunset and night session.

Event Series Trolleyology

Trolleyology: A Century + of Philadelphia Trackless Trolleys (1968-Present)

This presentation will address various plans to build a Cleveland subway. It will look at three distinct periods of time (Progressive Era, 1920s, 1950s) when planning reached a fairly advanced stage and the people of Cleveland voted on whether or not to go forward with construction. Despite the optimism of their promoters, only one small subway was ever built. We will look at the subway that got built, and two “near misses” that got away…

Free
Event Series Pumpkin Patch Trolley

Pumpkin Patch Trolley

Pennsylvania Trolley Museum 1 Electric Way, Washington, PA, United States

Plant a magic pumpkin seed of our special invention. Then, after a trolley ride through our beautiful fall scenery, your pumpkins will have magically grown to their full size! Other activities include pumpkin decorating, complimentary refreshments, and our interactive exhibits.

Event Series Pumpkin Patch Trolley

Pumpkin Patch Trolley

Pennsylvania Trolley Museum 1 Electric Way, Washington, PA, United States

Plant a magic pumpkin seed of our special invention. Then, after a trolley ride through our beautiful fall scenery, your pumpkins will have magically grown to their full size! Other activities include pumpkin decorating, complimentary refreshments, and our interactive exhibits.

Event Series Pumpkin Patch Trolley

Pumpkin Patch Trolley

Pennsylvania Trolley Museum 1 Electric Way, Washington, PA, United States

Plant a magic pumpkin seed of our special invention. Then, after a trolley ride through our beautiful fall scenery, your pumpkins will have magically grown to their full size! Other activities include pumpkin decorating, complimentary refreshments, and our interactive exhibits.

A Collection of Nearly 50 Cars and Counting

support our mission to keep the trolley era alive