Transportation Station Camp (Ages 6-8)
2023-07-13 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-07-12 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-07-11 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-07-10 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | PA
Explore trolleys and trains to boats, cars, and planes! Investigate the motion and physics of how things move, test different flying contraptions, and launch tiny rockets. Build barges, design racecars, and learn the ins and outs of being a trolley conductor.
DATES

July 10 – 14 (Ages 6 – 8)

CAMP THEMES: Science, Physics, Math, Technology, Engineering, History, Transportation
COST

$150 Member / $175 Non-Member (Early Bird Special until January 31st)
$175 Member / $200 Non-Member after Feb 1st

Pre-registration is required! CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Trolleyology: Railroads, Art, and American Life
2023-07-11 19:00 - 20:30
Join PTM staff, volunteers, and members for our Zoom series, Trolleyology! These programs feature Pennsylvania transit history topics and tales of our collection that you can experience from home. Registration is required but free of charge. Donations are welcome and encouraged.

Railroads, Art, and American Life: An Artist’s Memoir
7/11/2023 – 7 PM ET – Presented by author and artist J. Craig Thorpe
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Collecting more than thirty years of paintings and renderings (including 2 featuring the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum), Railroads, Art, and American Life tells the story of rail transportation in America through the life and works of artist J. Craig Thorpe. His artwork depicts not only the golden age of train travel but considers the present and looks forward to a potential future.
Featuring more than 130 color illustrations and combining history, biography, ethics, and humor, Thorpe’s personal story joins with his paintings to invite the reader to relive the heyday of American rail and better understand the role of railroads in our society today.
This presentation highlights the book and Thorpe’s story and is specially tailored to an electric railway and traction audience.

This program will be recorded and available at a later date on the PTM YouTube channel.

Trolleyology presentations will continue on a regular or semi-regular basis. Interested in presenting? Email assistant@patrolley.org! We’re specifically looking for programs related to the Trolley Era in general, Pennsylvania transit history, or stories about our collection. Please join our e-mail list to stay up-to-date with program announcements and other PTM news!
*For the best experience, we recommend downloading Zoom in advance.
NOTE: This is a virtual event

STEAM Camp (Ages 6-8)
2023-06-30 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-06-29 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-06-28 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-06-27 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-06-26 09:00 - 12:00
It’s full STEAM ahead in a camp dedicated to all things science, technology, engineering, art, and math! Build, test, and measure the tallest towers, longest bridges, strongest structures, and fastest vehicles. Explore the history of transportation, construct working circuits out of dough, and shrink a trolley down to pocket-size!
DATES

June 26 – 30 (Ages 6 – 8)

CAMP THEMES: Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math, History, Electricity
COST

$150 Member / $175 Non-Member (Early Bird Special until January 31st)
$175 Member / $200 Non-Member after Feb 1st

Pre-registration is required! CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Trolleyology: The Mount Washington Transit Tunnel Disaster - Book Talk
2023-06-27 19:00 - 20:30
Join PTM staff, volunteers, and members for our Zoom series, Trolleyology! These programs feature Pennsylvania transit history topics and tales of our collection that you can experience from home. Registration is required but free of charge. Donations are welcome and encouraged.

The Mount Washington Transit Tunnel Disaster – Book Talk
6/27/2023 – 7 PM ET – Presented by author Mary Jane Kuffner Hirt
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On Christmas Eve 1917, an overcrowded, out-of-control Knoxville #4236 trolley exited the Mount Washington transit tunnel and crashed onto Carson Street. Twenty-three passengers and pedestrians were killed; over 80 were injured. It was the worst transit accident in the history of the City of Pittsburgh. The crash scene was chaotic as bystanders and P&LE Railroad employees frantically worked to remove the victims from the crash site. Most of those affected resided in Beltzhoover, Knoxville and Mt. Oliver. In the aftermath, public outrage over the tragedy led to criminal prosecution, civil suits, and the bankruptcy of the Pittsburgh Railways Co. “The Mount Washington Transit Tunnel Disaster,” by local author, Mary Jane Kuffner Hirt, documents the story.

Trolleyology presentations will continue on a regular or semi-regular basis. Interested in presenting? Email assistant@patrolley.org! We’re specifically looking for programs related to the Trolley Era in general, Pennsylvania transit history, or stories about our collection. Please join our e-mail list to stay up-to-date with program announcements and other PTM news!
*For the best experience, we recommend downloading Zoom in advance.
NOTE: This is a virtual event

LEGO® Engineering Camp (Ages 9 - 12)
2023-06-23 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-06-22 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-06-21 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-06-20 09:00 - 12:00
Join us for a week of LEGO® themed engineering challenges! Explore the forces of tension and compression to build the tallest towers, sturdiest structures, and longest bridges. Design a paper airplane launcher, construct a rubber band powered car, and create a chain reaction contraption.
DATES

June 20 – 23* (No camp on Monday) (Ages 9 – 12)

CAMP THEMES: Math, LEGO®, Engineering, Science, History, Physics, Transportation
COST

$115 Member / $135 Non-Member (Early Bird Special until January 31st)
$140 Member / $160 Non-Member after Feb 1st

Pre-registration is required! CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

LEGO® Camp (Ages 6-8)
2023-06-16 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-06-15 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-06-14 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-06-13 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-06-12 09:00 - 12:00
Join us for a week of LEGO® themed building challenges and fun! Learn about the world of engineering while investigating different modes of transportation. Construct simple machines, build catapults and cable cars, then plan and design a LEGO® Town and Trolley Park.
DATES

June 12 – 16 (Ages 6 – 8)

CAMP THEMES: Math, LEGO®, Engineering, Science, History, Physics, Transportation
COST

$150 Member / $175 Non-Member (Early Bird Special until January 31st)
$175 Member / $200 Non-Member after Feb 1st

Pre-registration is required! CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

Anything on Wheels
2023-06-04 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-06-03 10:00 - 17:00
“Anything on Wheels” is back! Saturday and Sunday, June 3 and 4, from 10am to 5pm, come see dozens of vehicles including special use trucks, antique and classic cars and even some classic boats on trailers. You can also ride a variety of our beautifully restored, antique trolleys throughout the day and tour the rest of the Museum too!
The Museum welcomes those who would like to display a vehicle during the show; the parking lot opens at 9 AM. Pre-registration is appreciated but not required and there is no fee for exhibitors, though contributions are welcome. Exhibitors receive two complimentary admission tickets. Exhibitors will have the opportunity to take photos of their vehicles alongside a historic streetcar. Details will be handed out at the registration table!
Exhibitors: to let us know you’re coming, register here! (Or just show up!)
Tickets for museum and car show attendees may be purchased on the day of the event – advance tickets are not available.
Other details:

Hott Dawgs food truck will be on site each day (menu of gourmet hot dogs, gourmet burgers, foot long corn dogs and french fries)
The Pittsburgh Garden Railway Society will set up a train layout in the Events Room both days
Saturday only: Historic trolley parades throughout the day (10:30 AM, 12:15 PM, 2 PM) narrated by one of our knowledgeable volunteers. See history in action and step inside our maintenance and restoration shop! (Watch your step!)
Saturday evening, 8 PM start: Sunset/night photo session. $10 for members, $20 for non-members. Details below!
Sunday only, 2 PM: Ohio Valley Community Band live performance featuring popular and patriotic music

This event is rain or shine.

Night photo session – vintage vehicles
Join us for an evening of historic vehicles and photography! Several scenes with restored antique trolleys and vintage automobiles will be staged beginning at 8 PM for golden hour and sunset followed by a night shoot with a continuous light source. Scenes will feature a restored 1908 trolley depot, a brick-paved street, and automobiles alongside a streetcar.
The shoot will take place at the Museum’s east campus – parking information will be sent with your registration confirmation!
Tickets are $10 for PTM members and volunteers, and $20 for non-members. Photography clubs are welcome, as are reenactors and people with period clothing!
REGISTER HERE

Bunny Trolley
2023-04-07 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-04-02 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-04-01 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-03-31 10:00 - 17:00
Hop on over to the Museum as we open for the season with one of our favorite events, “Bunny Trolley.” Ride a beautifully restored antique trolley to see the Bunny on March 31, April 1, 2, 7, & 8. Ongoing activities include a Scavenger Hunt, a springtime craft activity, Four-Leaf 4-H Club’s live rabbits and a photo opportunity with the Bunny.
This event is sponsored by Sarris Candies.
This is a rain or shine event. Trolleys leave every 30 minutes with the last ride leaving the platform at 4:30pm. Admission is $15 for adults, $14 for seniors, and $13 for children (3-15). Children under 3 are free. We encourage visitors to purchase tickets ahead of time. Please plan to arrive 10-15 minutes before your scheduled departure time.

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