Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway & Mauch Chunk Museum
Name:
Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway & Mauch Chunk Museum
Date:
September 6, 2014
Time:
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM EDT
Website:
http://www.mechanicsburgmuseum.org
Event Description:
Mechanicsburg Museum Association is sponsoring a bus trip to Jim Thorpe on Saturday, September 6, 2014. You will not want to miss this following trip highlights:
- A relaxing ride on the Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway that travels through beautiful mountain scenery. This train trip also includes PA Dutch treats! (samples of ring bologna, pickles, cheese, pretzels, shoofly pie, birch beer/bottled water and sodas)
- A visit to the Mauch Chunk Museum and Cultural Center with exhibits focusing on Lenape Indians, coal mining, waterways and railroads, the unique Switchback Railroad and of course, the story of Mauch Chunk (Jim Thorpe)
- Lunch on your own at one of Jim Thorpe's many restaurants (or you may pack a lunch)
- Free time to explore the many shops and galleries
Seats are limited and will be available on a first come-first served basis so register soon! Registrations will be due by August 20, 2014.
Date: Saturday, September 6, 2014
Cost: $86.00 - includes bus & tip for driver, train ride & museum admission
Schedule
8:00 - Bus LEAVES Mechanicsburg Museum
11:00 - Mauch Chunk Museum
12:00 - Lunch on your own & Free Time
4:30 -7:00 Train Ride (Meet at Train Station)
7:30 - Leave Jim Thorpe
10:00- Arrival back in Mechanicsburg (approximate)
Flyers & registration forms available at www.mechanicsburgmuseum.org
- A relaxing ride on the Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway that travels through beautiful mountain scenery. This train trip also includes PA Dutch treats! (samples of ring bologna, pickles, cheese, pretzels, shoofly pie, birch beer/bottled water and sodas)
- A visit to the Mauch Chunk Museum and Cultural Center with exhibits focusing on Lenape Indians, coal mining, waterways and railroads, the unique Switchback Railroad and of course, the story of Mauch Chunk (Jim Thorpe)
- Lunch on your own at one of Jim Thorpe's many restaurants (or you may pack a lunch)
- Free time to explore the many shops and galleries
Seats are limited and will be available on a first come-first served basis so register soon! Registrations will be due by August 20, 2014.
Date: Saturday, September 6, 2014
Cost: $86.00 - includes bus & tip for driver, train ride & museum admission
Schedule
8:00 - Bus LEAVES Mechanicsburg Museum
11:00 - Mauch Chunk Museum
12:00 - Lunch on your own & Free Time
4:30 -7:00 Train Ride (Meet at Train Station)
7:30 - Leave Jim Thorpe
10:00- Arrival back in Mechanicsburg (approximate)
Flyers & registration forms available at www.mechanicsburgmuseum.org
