Trucks, tractors, trolleys will be on display at museum
The Pennsylvania Trolley Museum in Washington will welcome Mr. McFeely from “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” during the annual Parade of Trolleys from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Trolley parades will be held at 11 a.m. and 1 and 3 p.m. The day also will include children’s activities, tours of the trolley display building and a World War II encampment.
Admission is $10 for adults, $9 for senior citizens and $7 for 3- to 15-year-olds. Children 2 and younger are free.
On Sunday, the museum will hold its annual Trucks, Tractors & Trolleys event from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visitors can see dozens of classic tractors, pickup trucks, delivery vehicles and modern construction and commercial vehicles, including a rare 1940 Ford Armored Car from Northwest Savings Bank. Visitors can ride three different trolleys, which run every 15 minutes.
This is the fourth year the museum has teamed with the Washington & Greene County Antique Tractor Association for Trucks, Tractors & Trolleys. The tractors were a popular addition to previous shows. There also will be a World War II encampment with uniformed interpreters and informational exhibits and numerous artifacts.
There will be a food vendor , and DJ Fritz will play a variety of music. The children’s play area will include face-painting, Thomas and Chuggington play tables and play trolley car 225.
The museum welcomes those who would like to display a vehicle during the show. Advance registration is not required, and there is no fee, although contributions are welcome.
Vehicles should arrive before 10 a.m., with the first 50 arrivals receiving a dash plaque. All registrants receive two complimentary tickets and will be randomly entered to win cash prizes and museum merchandise.
For more information, call 724-228-9256 or visit http://www.patrolley.org.