The Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, 300 Gap Road, Strasburg, has announced upcoming seasonal programs for the entire family. More information, including registration for the following events, is available at http://www.rrmuseumpa.org. Readers may also learn more by calling 717-687-8628.
The museum is selling train-shaped gingerbread cookies, plain or with decorating supplies, for a set fee per box. The deadline for orders is Monday, Nov. 29. Cookies may be picked up at the museum on Saturday, Dec. 4; Friday, Dec. 10; or Saturday, Dec. 11.
Home for the Holidays will take place on Saturdays, Dec. 4 and 11, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Last entry to the museum is at 3:30 p.m. on Saturdays. This event will feature costumed interpreters representing days gone by, as well as festive holiday decorations, Yuletide music and Catcher, the museum mascot. Visitors can discover the museum's new exhibits and collection of historic locomotives and railroad cars, a number of which will be open to explore. They may also enjoy cookies and hot chocolate in the museum lobby, while supplies last, and browse the Whistle Stop Shop museum store.
Also on Dec. 4 and 11, Christmas With the Conductor Story Readings will be offered at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. A costumed conductor will punch each child's golden ticket as they are welcomed on board one of the museum's historic railroad cars, where everyone will hear a reading of a classic holiday story. Kids age 3 and over also will receive a gingerbread cookie, along with icing and sprinkles to use for decorating the cookie at home, as well as a small bag of goodies to take with them. While at the museum, they can also send a telegram to the North Pole and visit Santa in Steinman Station. There is a fee per child. The deadline for registrations is Nov. 29.
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