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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Pumpkin Patch Trolley is back at the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum, with a new twist!
Join us for this special event on October 18 - 20 and 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. Add to the fun by dressing up in your favorite costume!
Learn more about this event and buy tickets at our website (link’s in our bio).
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This #MuseumMonday we’re highlighting an “oddity” in our collection: the double trolley poles installed on Cincinnati Street Railway 2227.
In the early 1900s Cincinnati’s telephone lines were underground. As transit companies began using electric trolleys (rather than horsecars), some people feared that the electrical current being discharged by the trolleys into the ground would interfere with the city’s telephone service.
Following legal disputes with Cincinnati Bell Telephone Co., the Cincinnati Street Railway opted to purchase specially designed streetcars that used double trolley poles within city limits.
Cincinnati was fairly unique because it was one of only three cities in North America whose streetcars used double overhead trolley wire and twin trolley poles. The other cities that used this system were Havana (Cuba) and Merrill (Wisconsin).
Today we operate #Cincinnati Street Railway 2227 “normally” using a single pole, but both poles remain installed to demonstrate how the car looked upon delivery in 1919. #history #transit #trolley #streetcar
Calling all train and transit fans! On September 28, come see PTM at the Train Collectors Association`s show at the Washington County Fairgrounds! Enjoy the Fort Pitt Division`s display of 250+ train tables, huge operating layouts, kids` activities, and more. Admission is $5 per adult and those under 18 can attend for free.
We`ll also be offering trolley rides from our Fairgrounds Platforms for $5 per rider (children 2 and under are free)! Read about all our fall events on our website (link in bio).
Fairgrounds address: 2151 Main Street, Washington, PA 15301
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#FlashbackFriday: Sept. 6th, 1959 was a picture perfect day in Johnstown - so much so that this photo actually was used to create a maxicard at one point. According to the back of the card, the photo features Johnstown Traction Co. car 352 operating for a National Railway Historical Society convention. #history #transit #trolley #streetcar #JohnstownPA
Museum members can now buy tickets for PTM’s special holiday celebrations! Join us at the following events for some fantastic fall and winter fun:
🎃Pumpkin Patch Trolley is scheduled for October 18, 19, and 20. Tickets are available now to members and will go on sale for everyone tomorrow, Saturday, September 14.
👻Trick or Trolley will take place on October 26 and October 27. No advanced tickets are required!
🎅Santa Trolley returns on Black Friday and will continue on weekends through December 22. Members can buy their tickets now before the general sale starts on Wednesday, September 18.
To learn more and purchase your tickets, visit our website (link in bio).
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WCCF Gives is ONE WEEK away!
We are delighted to announce 2 challenges have been issued from our membership. The first is from Joe Warkany, who will match dollar-for-dollar up to $3,000. The second is from Larry Fobiano, who will match dollar-for-dollar up to $5,000. Thank you, Joe and Larry!
Help us meet these challenges and keep the trolleys running! Mark your calendars for Sept. 19.
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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!