Showing posts with label heritage rail trail. Show all posts
Showing posts with label heritage rail trail. Show all posts

Thursday, November 7, 2013

Visit with Abraham Lincoln

Via: http://yorkcountypa.gov/parks-recreation/the-parks/heritage-rail-trail-park/
Expose the family to some history on Sunday, November 17, 2013 at 2pm at the Hanover Junction Train Station on the Rail Trail.  Abraham Lincoln (portrayed by Jim Hayney) will arrive by train, just like he did 150 years ago, to deliver the Gettysburg Address.  After spending some time meeting the public he will recite the Gettysburg Address.  The Hanover Junction Museum will be open during this event.  Walk, bike (via the Rail Trail) or drive to the Hanover Junction Train Station.  
In November of 1863 President Abraham Lincoln visited the Hanover Junction Train Station while heading to Gettysburg.  His funeral train also passed through in April of 1865.  
This seems like a fun way to share history with your children!  Will you be attending with your family?   

Sunday, August 12, 2012

Family Morning Discovery Walk at the Heritage Rail Trail, New Freedom Train Station

The Family Morning Discovery Walk will be held on Thursday August 16, 2012 from 10:00-11:30am at the Heritage Rail Trail, New Freedom Station.  Children and their adults can join park staff for a nature exploration, looking at habitats, plants and animals of the Heritage Rail Trail park.  There is no fee but call  428-1961 to register.