Welcome to the Lincoln Train Museum!!!
Begin your tour at the Lincoln Train Museum where you will experience the spirit of the men and women who achieved our American independence and freedoms as you journey through the history of our nation with President Abraham Lincoln. Enjoy American history presentations and collections, interactive train layouts, President Lincoln's Funeral journey, a ride on our recreated funeral car United States, hands on activities and more!
See a wonderful array of American heritage displays, including the Hall of History, an animated program with a scale model of Lincoln's Funeral Train, that takes President Lincoln on his very last journey, as well as a realistic virtual train ride that simulates that momentous event in history.
Venture with us into President Lincoln's visit to Gettysburg and the Civil War, and memorabilia from other World Wars and the Spanish American War. See memorabilia that includes a rare collection of model trains and authentic railroad antiques. Play with trains and see relic displays and exhibits.
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Dear Friends:
WE ARE OPEN
EVERY DAY FROM 10AM TO 2PM AND SATURDAY FROM 10AM TO 5PM
LAST TRAIN RIDE A HALF-HOUR BEFORE CLOSING
We have made so many friendships over time. If you have never visited our museum, we hope to bring you into the wonderful family that the museum has fostered for more than 55 wonderful years.
We consider our mission more than maintaining a box to put things in.
Boxes with guards are for 'museoleums' ---dead places of static displays, repositories of objects under armed guard that visitors only view with little feeling of belonging.
The Lincoln Museum here in Gettysburg belongs to you. When you leave here, you will not only have gained knowledge, but you will also feel a warm sense of pride in America and that you will take Abraham Lincoln home in your hearts and recognize that for oppressed people everywhere,
the United States of America remains a beacon of freedom and a bastion of liberty.
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Rev. Alan Farley, DD and his wife Faith
JOIN US THIS FALL FOR
REMEMBRANCE DAY
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 19, 2023
REMEMBERING PRESIDENT LINCOLN'S SPEECH AT THE SOLDIERS' NATIONAL CEMETERY, AND ITS PURPOSE TO COMMEMORATE THE HALLOWED GRAVES OF THOSE WHO PERISHED IN BATTLE.
THE U.S. CHRISTIAN COMMISSION REENACTORS WILL BE HERE OUTSIDE OUR MUSEUM WITH THEIR COFFEE WAGON IN PERIOD ATTIRE DISPENSING FREE COFFEE, TEA, HOT CHOCOLATE, AND CAKES AS THEY DID IN THE AFTERMATH OF THE BATTLE TO WOUNDED SOLDIERS. REPRINTS OF CIVIL WAR TRACTS USED BY U.S.C.C. VOLUNTEERS ON BATTLEFIELDS ARE AVAILABLE FOR FREE HERE AT OUR MUSEUM.
REMEMBRANCE DAY
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 19, 2023
REMEMBERING PRESIDENT LINCOLN'S SPEECH AT THE SOLDIERS' NATIONAL CEMETERY, AND ITS PURPOSE TO COMMEMORATE THE HALLOWED GRAVES OF THOSE WHO PERISHED IN BATTLE.
THE U.S. CHRISTIAN COMMISSION REENACTORS WILL BE HERE OUTSIDE OUR MUSEUM WITH THEIR COFFEE WAGON IN PERIOD ATTIRE DISPENSING FREE COFFEE, TEA, HOT CHOCOLATE, AND CAKES AS THEY DID IN THE AFTERMATH OF THE BATTLE TO WOUNDED SOLDIERS. REPRINTS OF CIVIL WAR TRACTS USED BY U.S.C.C. VOLUNTEERS ON BATTLEFIELDS ARE AVAILABLE FOR FREE HERE AT OUR MUSEUM.
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AS WE CELEBRATED LABOR DAY THIS YEAR, WE AGAIN RECOGNIZED THE ANNIVERSARY OF THE GREAT TRAGEDY OF SEPTEMBER 11, 2001; A TERRORIST ATTACK ON THE UNITED STATES, WHICH KILLED THOUSANDS OF INNOCENT PEOPLE. WE ESTABLISHED AN EXHIBIT IN MEMORY OF THOSE WHO DIED AND THOSE WHO CONTINUE TO SUFFER FROM THEIR WOUNDS. IN ADDITION, AN ORIGINAL FLAG, REPLACED WHEN IT WAS TORN, TATTERED AND COVERED WITH DEBRIS, WAS ON SPECIAL DISPLAY IN OUR MUSEUM FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER.
AS WE CELEBRATED LABOR DAY THIS YEAR, WE AGAIN RECOGNIZED THE ANNIVERSARY OF THE GREAT TRAGEDY OF SEPTEMBER 11, 2001; A TERRORIST ATTACK ON THE UNITED STATES, WHICH KILLED THOUSANDS OF INNOCENT PEOPLE. WE ESTABLISHED AN EXHIBIT IN MEMORY OF THOSE WHO DIED AND THOSE WHO CONTINUE TO SUFFER FROM THEIR WOUNDS. IN ADDITION, AN ORIGINAL FLAG, REPLACED WHEN IT WAS TORN, TATTERED AND COVERED WITH DEBRIS, WAS ON SPECIAL DISPLAY IN OUR MUSEUM FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER.
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Thank you to Underground Railroad and Civil War author Scott Mingus for stopping by the Lincoln Train Museum in July of 2022.
His newest book "A Carnival of Grief" The Lincoln Funeral Train in Pennsylvania, can be found in the museum bookstore.
Some of Scott's other books:
Flames Beyond Gettysburg: The Confederate Expedition to the Susquehanna River, June 1863
The Louisiana Tigers in the Gettysburg Campaign, June-July 1863
Confederate General William Extra Billy Smith: From Virginia's Statehouse to Gettysburg Scapegoat
Human Interest Stories of the Gettysburg Campaign
Human Interest Stories of the Gettysburg Campaign --- Volume Two
Gettysburg Glimpses: True Stories from the Battlefield
Scott's highly interesting online history blog can be found at Cannonball.
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NEW EXHIBIT FEATURING A RAILROAD TIE FROM THE OLD GETTYSBURG & HARRISBURG RAILROAD SPUR WHICH WAS USED TO TRANSPORT VISITORS TO AND FROM THE BATTLEFIELD.
NEW EXHIBIT FEATURING A RAILROAD TIE FROM THE OLD GETTYSBURG & HARRISBURG RAILROAD SPUR WHICH WAS USED TO TRANSPORT VISITORS TO AND FROM THE BATTLEFIELD.
THE RAILROAD TIE WAS PRESENTED TO THE MUSEUM IN APRIL OF 2022 BY RANDY DRAIS ON BEHALF OF HIS HISTORY GROUP, AND THE DISPLAY STAND WAS BUILT BY DON DUBS.
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See the displays of historical sculptures from Mark Wikane. See an amazing Civil War collection, a new sculpture of Teddy Roosevelt in his Rough Rider uniform, and others. His sculptures can be seen in our museum's Civil War showcases.
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The Lincoln Train Museum celebrates the spirit of America and American heritage, dedicated to the brilliance, courage and faith of President Abraham Lincoln. As President Lincoln brought the United States through turmoil of a terrible divisive war that saw roughly 620,000 military personnel casualties.
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BUCK KNIVES DEALER
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ABRAHAM LINCOLN HAD A FAVORITE PEN KNIFE. HE USED IT OFTEN AS A TOOL ON THE FRONTIER AND IN THE WHITE HOUSE. A FAMOUS PHOTOGRAPH DEPICTS LINCOLN AT HIS OFFICE DESK, WITH AN APPLE IN ONE HAND AND WITH HIS PEN KNIFE READY TO SLICE IT.
A GOOD, RELIABLE KNIFE WAS NECESSARY ON THE FRONTIER. 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, THE MUSEUM HAS 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.
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A GOOD, RELIABLE KNIFE WAS NECESSARY ON THE FRONTIER. 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, THE MUSEUM HAS 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.
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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 OTHER GIFTS FOR WINTER. STOP BY AND SEE THE NEW SELECTIONS INCLUDING BOWS, KNIVES, AND OUTDOOR GEAR, AS WELL AS GILDAN SWEAT SHIRTS FOR FALL AND WINTER.
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WELCOME, VETERANS
CONTINUING OUR COMMITMENT TO THOSE WHO SERVED IN THE ARMED SERVICES AND 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.
THE MUSEUM HAS A WORLD WAR II MEMORIAL TO VALIANT HEROES OF THE AIR WAR. PURPLE HEART COMBAT WOUNDED VETERAN LT. ARMAND SEDGELEY IS FEATURED IN A CASE DEVOTED TO THE COURAGE OF U.S. ARMY AIR CORPS VETERANS. HIS STORY OF BRAVERY IS DOCUMENTED IN THE MUSEUM. HE PASSED IN 2021 AT 100 YEARS OF AGE.
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Join us for a fun time as we share knowledge about Abraham Lincoln, the Civil War and our unique and amazing American heritage in so many different and enjoyable ways, planned or unplanned!!!
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CAN YOU FILL PRESIDENT LINCOLN'S SHOES?
This young visitor to the Lincoln Train Museum in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania did ---- well almost. Education works best when you have fun while learning, no matter what age you are!!!
RETURN WITH CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN TO RECALL SPECIAL MOMENTS, AND SHARE YOUR STORIES WITH US.
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RETURN WITH CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN TO RECALL SPECIAL MOMENTS, AND SHARE YOUR STORIES WITH US.
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Within walking distance of the site of President Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, the Lincoln Train Museum presents a fun-filled interactive exploration of American History for individuals, families and groups of all ages.
We share parking with Friendly's Restaurant beside us as well as have metered parking on Steinwehr Avenue in front of our museum. We suggest using the metered parking area, for ease of access to our handicap ramp, for guests using wheelchairs or walkers, as well as for bus drop-off and pick-up.
Although not required, reservations are highly recommended
for groups of 10 or more individuals.
for groups of 10 or more individuals.
OUR GIFT SHOP OFFERS A LARGE ARRAY OF HISTORICAL SOUVENIRS
AS WELL AS RAILROAD MEMORABILIA.
AS WELL AS RAILROAD MEMORABILIA.