Mars Area History and Landmarks Society

Train rides will resume on Friday, May 30th 2025!
We will continue to run the train every Friday from 10am - 2pm, weather permitting, until late October.

Please check our Facebook page for the most up-to-date information regarding train rides.

Details about our Mars Shortline Railroad can be found here.

UPCOMING EVENTS!

Fri, May 30
10am - 2pm
First day of Train Rides!

Come kick-off the season and take a ride on the MSRR. Pack a lunch, tour our buildings, and experience hands-on history! Great for all ages!

Fri-Sat, June 6-7
10am - 2pm, 11am - 5pm
Mars New Year

MAHLS will be open for the Mars New Year Festival on Saturday, June 7th from 11am - 5pm with exhibits that highlight the beginnings of communications technology and the original STEAM (trains, that is). We'll have hands-on activities for kids of all ages, photo ops and much more!

Sat, June 21
10am - 2pm
Butler County History Day

Don't miss this rare chance to explore our campus and take a ride on the Shortline Railroad on a SATURDAY! We will be welcoming guests during Butler County History Day from 10am - 2pm. Be sure to check out other spots along the history trail as well.

We are conveniently located just outside of Downtown Mars, accessible via 228.
1 Brickyard Rd, Mars PA