Born here. Raised here. A couple weeks ago, I paid my very first visit to the trolley museum in Scranton. It's off Cliff Street, next to the Steamtown National Historic Site.
Regular blog readers know that I like trains, and I like history. The trolley museum was always on my list of places to visit, and I finally made it there.
There were a few reasons for the visit. I had nothing better to do on a winter afternoon. I wanted to get out and play with my camera...
And, I wanted to see the Festival of Trees. Schools, businesses, community groups, etc. pay a fee to have a decorated tree here. Money raised goes to Toys For Tots. I couldn't photograph them all.
You can also vote for your favorite tree. I didn't do it. It was impossible to make a choice. They're all great. The trees range from the traditional to the wildly creative.
There's a $6 admission charge for adults. I have to level with you. I think that's a bit high. The trolley museum is open 7 days a week. There's a reduced schedule during the months of January, February, and March.
Overall, I had a nice time there-- history and Christmas. It's a nice combination.
For more information, you can go to the
trolley museum's web site.
