Special Events

Rockhill Trolley Museum is an exciting place to visit, any time of the season. Join us...

2009 Special Events

 

May 22 - School Field Trip day - Schools are invited to visit the trolley museum where Children can learn the history of the trolley while riding a real electric trolley car. Advance arrangements are required for this visit.

 

June 6 & 7 - 2009 Opening Weekend - Come join us for our 48th  year of trolley operations at Pennsylvania’s First Operating Trolley Museum.

June 6, July 4, August 1 - Ice Cream Night Trolley - Join us on these dates and relive what folks would have done 80 or 90 years ago. Take a trolley ride and enjoy an ice cream treat afterwards. Join us from 6:30 to 9:00PM for a fun evening.

 

August 15 - Community Appreciation Day, Homecoming - Come visit Rockhill Furnace and take part in old-fashioned town celebration. Enjoy the trolley and train rides in the afternoon. Special trolley and train rides operate during the early evening hours.

August 15 - Model Trolleys / Real Trolleys

An event for children of all ages! East Penn trolley modules in operation and childrens crafts.

August 15 & 16, 2009  - Civil War Weekend - Join Union and Confederate soldiers as they demonstrate various aspects of the Civil War Era throughout the weekend.

October 10 & 11  Fall Spectacular - Trolley and train action is everywhere. Ride trolleys built from 1904 to 1947. See special trolleys on display and in operation such as the snowsweepers, plow, freight motors and work trolleys.

 

 

October 24 & 25 - Pumpkin Patch Trolley - Visit the Pumpkin Patch while riding aboard a historictrolley. All children 12 years and under receive a complimentary pumpkin and everyone is invited to ride as often as they like all day long. Rides start at 10:00AM until 4:15PM.

November 27 & 28, December 4 & 5 - Polar Bear Express - Ride to Blacklog Narrows aboard a closed or open trolley during the evening and see lighted decorations along the trolley line. Rides operate from 6:30 to 9:00 PM.

December 5 - Santa’s Trolley - Ride aboard a real trolley car, where each child will personally visit with Santa and receive a gift. Rides from 10:00AM to 4:00PM.