Welcome to
the Lincoln Train Museum
WE FLIPPED OUR LID
Yep,the Museum has been permitted with historic preservation in keeping with the magnificent character of Gettysburg. We will be getting a brand new roof in what President Abraham Lincoln would be happy to call Patriot Red.
Lincoln's spirit is alive and well, just hibernating for the winter when Gettysburg is freezing and tourists rather vacation in tropical climes.
We will reopen in the spring after a brand new roof and painting is 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 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 leaks. We must repair its lid.
We'll be putting on a new roof in keeping with the historic importance of Gettysburg to protect and preserve the structure and contents. New paint and decoration is underway.
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, offer visitors free coffee and cookies.
Acclaimed artist Lydia Maxwell was here to meet visitors and show her paintings of the Civil War.
I 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 planning and preparing to survive the winter cold for spring's resurrection, 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.
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.
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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