Incorporated in 1945 as the Branford Electric Railway Association, a non-profit historical and educational institution, Shore Line Trolley Museum in East Haven is the oldest operating trolley museum in the US. It boasts a collection of nearly 100 vintage vehicles, as well as artifacts and documents from the trolley era. Visitors can enjoy a 3 mile round trip aboard a fully-restored vintage trolley car, over the original tracks of a scenic country trolley line. A brief informative history of the trolley car and its impact on American life is presented, and visitors can watch actual car restoration and maintenance underway in the carshop. The well-stocked gift shop has something for all ages, from toys and trinkets to books and badges.
Location:
17 River Street, East Haven Connecticut 06512
Telephone
203-467-6927
Other History nearby:
(East Hampton) 'Home Sweet Home'
(Litchfield) All Wars Memorial
(Madison) Allis-Bushnell House and Museum
(Bristol) American Clock and Watch Museum
(New Haven) Amistad Memorial
(Hartford) Ancient Burying Ground
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02/21 Coming to The East Haven area
Hebron Maple Festival Hebron CT March16-17 Each year thousands of people come from miles around to enjoy and experience the weekend of maple related events.
7th Annual Great International Spring Beer Festival Providence RI April20 Your Beer Festival Admission Ticket will allow you UNLIMITED SAMPLING of more than 250 brewers, live music, food and MUCH MORE at the Rhode Island Convention Center.
New England Folk Festival Mansfield MA April19-21 A fabulous blend of dance, music, crafts, and food from many lands.
Connecticut Sheep, Wool and Fiber Festival Vernon CT April27 The festival, started in 1909 by the CT Sheep Breeders Association, as a program ""to promote the keeping of sheep in Connecticut"", has evolved and expanded into a premier sheep and fiber festival by providing exhibits, demonstrations and over 60 vendors from the sheep, wool and fiber arena.
Spring Plant Sale Westford NH April27 The Middlesex Conservation District will be holding its annual Spring Plant Sale at the 4H Fairgrounds.
Connecticut Sheep and Wool Festival vernon CT April27 The festival started in 1909 by the CT Sheep Breeders Association as a program “to promote the keeping of sheep in Connecticut” has evolved and expanded into a premier sheep and fiber festival.
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