NEWS

Coffee Wagon with US Christian Commission

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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the Lincoln Train Museum

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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