NEWS

​RELIC HUNT ADDS TO CIVIL WAR DISPLAYS

TWENTY-TWO MEMBERS OF THE PEN-MAR METAL DETECTING CLUB
conducted a relic hunt on a famous Civil War farm that served as a hospital during the Battle of Gettysburg. Members were given permission by the land owner and were issued maps to mark locations of finds made. An orientation was presented setting the historical context. The goal was to detect for relics. All finds were to be turned in and would be donated to the museum.
Don Hinks, veteran metal detector hobbyist and former owner of Gettysburg Electronics and the Christian Bookstore in town, participated in the hunt. Don was on hand to offer advice and help identify discoveries.
A rare New York uniform button was found along with foldable map dividers. Remnants of the battle were dug in large quantities. Hundreds of Minnie balls were excavated. One Minnie ball had been carved, likely by a wounded soldier with time on his hands. Among the buckles and accouterments was a flattened silver medicine container. It was unearthed by fourteen year old Harmony Shipley.
Once the relics are cleaned and further identified they will be put on display in the museum.
​At the museum, we have an exhibit dedicated to Sergeant Michael Lester who
received a Purple Heart medal for wound He received in 1945 in Europe. 
Recently, a family member came in to view the exhibit and explained that He
was delivering the official correspondence pictured above when he was shot.
The hole in the letter is from the bullet.

LINCOLN TRAIN MUSEUM OPERATIONS MANAGER STEVE BJORKMAN (LEFT) WITH BUCK KNIFE REPRESENTATIVE GETTY BROWNING PREPARING THE BUCK KNIFE DISPLAY.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN HAD A FAVORITE PEN KNIFE. HE USED IT OFTEN AS A TOOL ON THE FRONTIER AND IN THE WHITE HOUSE. A FAMOUS PORTRAIT DEPICTS LINCOLN AT HIS DESK, APPLE IN HAND WITH HIS PEN KNIFE READY TO SLICE IT.
U.S. MADE KNIVES ARE A SOURCE OF PRIDE. A GOOD, RELIABLE KNIFE WAS NECESSARY ON THE FRONTIER. THE LINCOLN MUSUEM IS IN RURAL ADAMS COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA. FARMERS, SPORTSMEN AND PEOPLE GO ABOUT THEIR DAILY CHORES WHERE A DEPENDABLE KNIFE IS NECESSARY.
IN KEEPING WITH THE SPIRIT OF AMERICA AND WITH PRIDE IN OUR AMERICAN CRAFTSMANSHIP AND HERITAGE THE MUSEUM HAS ADDED AN INFORMATIVE DISPLAY SHOWING HOW KNIVES ARE MADE. THE MUSEUM SHOP AND GIFT STORE HAS RECENTLY BECOME AN OFFICIAL BUCK KNIFE DEALER AND OFFERS THESE U.S. MADE KNIVES WITH THEIR FOREVER WARRANTY FOR SALE.
CHRISTMAS TOWN
DON’T WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE TO SHOP FOR CHRISTMAS AND HOLIDAY GIFTS AND DECORATIONS.  WE HAVE TAKEN CARE TO STOCK A LARGE SELECTION OF TOYS, ORNAMENTS, BOOKS, PRESENTS AND MAGNIFICENT WINTER SCENE HOUSES TO ADD WARMTH TO HOLIDAY PREPARATIONS.  STOP BY AND SEE THE NEW SELECTIONS INCLUDING BOWS, KNIVES AND OUTDOOR GEAR AS WELL AS GILDAN SWEAT SHIRTS FOR FALL & WINTER.
FIFTY YEARS AGO JEFF AND JUDY MARFEO TOOK THEIR HONEYMOON IN GETTYSBURG. THEY VISITED THE NEWLY OPENED LINCOLN TRAIN MUSEUM. ON A SUNNY FALL SEPTEMBER 27, 2019, JEFF AND JUDY RETURNED TO CELEBRATE THEIR GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY. "YES I REMEMBER MANY THINGS THAT WERE HERE. THE LINCOLN TRAIN RIDE PROGRAM WAS DONE IN BLACK AND WHITE THEN," JUDY SAID AS THE COUPLE REMINISCED IN THE MUSEUM.
THEY MAKE JUST AS HANDSOME A COUPLE NOW AS WHEN THEY WERE MARRIED ON SPETEMBER 13, 1969. JEFF AT 6'8" TALL TOWERS OVER THE LIFE SIZE MODEL OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN IN THE MUSEUM'S HALL OF HISTORY.
SHARE YOUR STORIES WITH US AND RETURN WITH CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN TO RECALL SPECIAL MOMENTS SHARED WITH ABRAHAM LINCOLN

WELCOME VETERANS.

IN COMMEMORATION OF WORLD WAR II, WE WELCOME VISITORS AND RE-ENACTORS. PACIFIC THEATRE VETERAN, 98 YEAR OLD, ROBERT SPAINHOUR JOINED US FOR A TRAIN TRIP BACK IN TIME AS WELL AS A VOYAGE OF DISCOVERY OF AMERICAN HISTORY AND HERITAGE ENCOMPASSING MAJOR WARS FOUGHT BY THE UNITED STATES. ROBERT AND HIS FRIENDS ARE HAVING FUN IN THE COWBOY CORNER OF THE MUSEUM.
NEWLY INSTALLED IS A WORLD WAR II MEMORIAL TO VALIANT HEROES OF THE AIR WAR. PURPLE HEART COMBAT WOUNDED VETERAN LT. ARMAND SEDGELY IS FEATURED IN A CASE DEVOTED TO THE COURAGE OF US ARMY AIR CORPS VETERANS
​Continuing our commitment to Americans in the Armed Forces, this new
Exhibit honors LIEUTENANT ARMAND SEDGELEY in his  U.S. ARMY AIR
CORPS uniform
POSTAGE STAMPS COMMEMORATE EVENTS IN HISTORY AND MEMORIALIZE IMPORTANT PEOPLE. THIS AMAZING COLLECTION OF CIVIL WAR AND SPANISH AMERICAN WAR STAMPS WAS REALIZED BY PETE  ESSLINGER. THEY ARE NOW PART OF THE MUSEUM'S PERMANENT COLLECTION ALONG WITH A CONTEMPORARY PHOTOGRAPH AND SIGNATURE OF LINCOLN'S SECRETARY OF The TREASURY SALMON P. CHASE.

Coffee Wagon with US Christian Commission

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Remembrance Day

US Christian Commission
Coffee Wagon
Here at the Lincoln Train Museum, Saturday, November 23, 2019

An impromptu guitar session in museum today

IMPROMPTU guitar performance of Civil War songs by Tim Kyger. Visitors rejoiced to the wonderful sounds of Tim's guitar and vocal rendition of Civil War songs. Tim plays with The Walnut Ridge Boys. This is a living museum, not a museoleum, young and old learn through fascination and interactive activities. Join us for fun as we share knowledge about Abraham Lincoln, the Civil War and American heritage.

CAN YOU FILL LINCOLN'S SHOES?

This young visitor to the Lincoln Train Museum in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania did...well almost. Education works best when there is fascination. Have fun while learning.

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WE FLIPPED OUR LID

BREAKING NEWS...Yep, we have our new roof.  AlamB Roofing did a great job.
The painters have spruced up the building.  We think you'll love it!
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​Summer has come to Adam's County, Pennsylvania with its magnificent glory.  If you haven't walked the Gettysburg battlefield or browsed the many shops, boutiques, and wineries, now is the time.

Here we are - The Lincoln Train Museum: such a wonderful array of American heritage displays, including the Hall of History, an animated program with a scale model train that takes President Lincoln on his very last journey, as well as a realistic train ride that simulates that momentous event in history.

Look out our doorways and see the exact spot in Soldier's Cemetery where President Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address.  Down the street is where General Robert E. Lee sent his army across a field into the fire of artillery and guns.

 Venture with us into the realm of the Spanish American War and other World Wars.  See memorabilia that includes a rare collection of model trains and authentic railroad antiques.  Play with trains that young and old will savor.  See relic displays and exhibits of metal detectors.

Have fun.  Ring bells, toot whistles, enjoy yourselves while gaining knowledge.
OLD NEWS WITH OUR NEW PHILOSOPHY
Yep, the Museum has been permitted with historic preservation in keeping with the magnificent character of Gettysburg. We have a brand new roof in what President Abraham Lincoln would be happy to call Patriot Red.
Lincoln's spirit is alive and well.
We reopened this spring after a brand new roof and painting was completed to welcome you most heartily again If you have been with us before we extend our warm friendship and hospitality.
If you are a new visitor riding Lincoln's funeral train will  be exciting.
A cemetery can inspire peace and tranquility. We go to mourn loved ones, to pay respect to favored ones, as often as not we visit out of curiosity. The Lincoln Train Museum is not a "museoleum," not simply a box to put things in. It is a living place to enjoy and interact.
The museum building is a grand place. The roof leaked so we replaced its lid in keeping with the historic importance of Gettysburg to protect and preserve the structure and contents. New paint enhances the outside of the building.
We have undertaken initiatives that are both exciting and relevant.
During Gettysburg's Christmas Festival members of the U.S. Christian Commission came to sing carols on the porch, offering visitors free coffee and cookies.
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The Lincoln Train Museum in Gettysburg, PA welcomed Rev. Alan Farley, DD and his wife Faith as they prepare for the majo​r re-enactment that portrays the Battle of Gettysburg. The Farley's work to bring their mission as well as actual church services to re-enactors around the United States. Their organization, emulating the U.S. Christian Commission, has restored a Coffee Wagon that was used by USCC volunteers during the Civil War to bring solace to battlefield wounded as well as those hospitalized. The restored Coffee Wagon will be on display during the Gettysburg Re-Enactment. The Farley's organization Re-Enactor's Mission for Jesus Christ has most generously provided reprinted Civil War tracts used by USCC volunteers and ministers on Civil War battlefields. They are available free at the Lincoln Train Museum.
FAMED AUTHOR AND HISTORIAN LINDA CLARK AT THE LINCOLN TRAIN MUSEUM AUTOGRAPHING COPIES OF HER BEST SELLING BOOKS. HER NEWEST BOOK "TEENAGERS OF GETTYSBURG" DESCRIBES WHAT IT WAS LIKE DURING THE BATTLE IN JULY 1863. YOUNG PEOPLE TELL THEIR EYEWITNESS ACCOUNTS IN THEIR OWN WORDS. THEIR HISTORY IS RECONSTRUCTED FROM LINDA'S EXTENSIVE RESEARCH. LINDA IS ALSO A LICENSED BATTLEFIELD GUIDE.

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CHILDREN OF ALL AGES ENJOY THE FUN WHILE LEARNING ABOUT HISTORY AT THE LINCOLN TRAIN MUSEUM IN GETTYSBURG, PA. PRE-SCHOOLERS WITH OPERATIONS DIRECTOR STEVE BJORKMAN ON THE MUSEUM'S 1899 CABOOSE
Talented figure maker Mark Wikane has enhanced and created new sculptures in an amazing Civil War collection.​
Brethren School Children
Even cowboys and cowgirls ​look forward to a good roundup at the Lincoln Train Museum!
We want all connected with the new museum to take personal interest in every person that visits. Everyone.
That is because everyone is special.
We put up a display of Christmas trains featuring the Polar Express with a board of lighted houses to delight young and old.
We encourage visitors to play with them.
Only one or two train wrecks so far.
  A western stock saddle with cowboy and cowgirl hats and bandannas is arrayed in a western heritage corner complete with cut outs of cactus and Hollywood western heroes. Signs that said "keep off" are gone.
​This is a place to have fun.
        We continue to honor our veterans with displays of medals and objects donated, homage to those that sacrificed all to preserve our freedoms here at Gettysburg and on every field of battle where the United States defended liberty against tyranny and oppression.
When you visit you breathe new life into this museum.
We are only caretakers.
You are the museum.
Whether you come on a bus tour, whether you are person with special needs, whether a first responder, active military or veteran, young or old, you are important to us.
We are ready for summer's bounty and fall's amazing splendor.
HERE WE ARE
You are always welcome as we share Lincoln's vision with you.
Share our enthusiasm for America with us.
​May the inspiration of President Abraham Lincoln's legacy bring you pride in the United States of America.​


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Within walking distance of the site of Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, the Lincoln Train Museum presents an interactive exploration of American History for families and groups of all ages.
Through a tour of the Lincoln Train Museum, America's story is traced
from the days of the founding fathers through 911.
We share parking with Friendly's restaurant beside us as well as have metered parking on Steinwehr Ave. in front of our museum. We suggest the metered parking for ease of access to our handicap ramp for guests using wheelchairs or walkers as well as for bus drop off and pick up.​
Though not required, reservations are recommended for groups of ten or more!
OUR STATION MASTERS GIFT SHOP OFFERS A LARGE ARRAY OF HISTORICAL AS WELL AS RAILROAD MEMORABILIA AND SOUVENIRS!
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