Check out the six programs offered to you during the month of March at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania!

● SENSORY SATURDAY.

Saturday, March 2, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

The Museum reduces lighting and sounds and maintains a low attendance, with quiet spaces set up for breaks, for children and other individuals with special sensory needs. A few of the historic trains will be open, with Museum staff present to answer questions.

● STORY TIME WITH THE EDUCATOR.

Saturday, March 2, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Children ages 2 through preK will enjoy the featured book “Nell Plants A Tree,” by Anne Wynter and Daniel Miyares, which coincides with the Spring Equinox and the International Day of Forests, both of which are celebrated in March. In addition to the reading, children will plant a seed in a miniature pot, and learn how to water and care for it properly to see it grow.

● READING ON THE RAILS.

Saturday, March 9, from 10:00 a.m. to

4:00 p.m. You’re right on track for reading and railroading as readers share stories about trains, railroads and other amazing people, places and things during the family-friendly event. Kids receive their very own “suitcase” and use it to travel from story to story throughout the day. They can collect a sticker after each story and create their own suitcase design with stickers, crayons, glitter and other trimmings. On hand throughout the day will be various read aloud teams from KPETS, Keystone Pet Enhanced Therapy Services. Visitors also can meet Catcher, the Museum’s friendly mascot.

● CHARTER DAY Sunday, March 10, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Celebrate the 343rd birthday of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with free admission to the Museum today. The original charter for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania was signed by King Charles II in March 1681, in recognition of the loyalty of William Penn’s deceased father to the English monarchy, and conveying the tract of land that is now Pennsylvania to William Penn. In addition to the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, 18 other historic sites and museums on the Pennsylvania Trails of History are offering free admission on Charter Day.

Friday, March 15, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Children ages 2 through preK will enjoy the featured book “Nell Plants A Tree,” by Anne Wynter and Daniel Miyares, which coincides with the Spring Equinox and the International Day of Forests, both of which are celebrated in March. In addition to the reading, children will plant a seed in a miniature pot, and learn how to water and care for it properly to see it grow. Walk in registration.

● RAILROADING MERIT BADGE WORKSHOP.

Saturday, March 23, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

The Museum is the perfect setting for your boys and girls, ages 11 to 17, involved in scouting to earn the merit badge in railroading, working with historic artifacts and model trains. This workshop features various railroad-themed activities including tours, demonstrations and a G-scale model railroad simulation. All requirements are fulfilled in a single day.

● RAILS & ALES. Saturday, April 6. The seventh annual craft beer tasting event held among the Museum’s historic trains in Rolling Stock Hall.

A Smithsonian Affiliate, the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania is one of 24 historic sites and museums administered by the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission as part of the Pennsylvania Trails of History®, with the active support of the nonprofit Friends of the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania.

300 Gap Road, PA Route 741, P. O. Box 125

Strasburg, Lancaster County, PA 17579

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