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!

Every Friday until October
10am - 2pm
Take a Ride on the Shortline!

Train runs, weather permitting. Pack a lunch, tour our buildings, and experience hands-on history! Great for all ages!

Fri, July 25
10am - 12pm
Girl Scout Summer Reading Program

Join Troop 28033 for a Summer Reading Program finale on our campus! Storytime, crafts, games, and a book drive. See FB for details.

Fri, Aug 8
10am - 2pm
Train Birthday Party!

Our train is having a birthday and everyone is invited!! We'll have games, balloon animals, sweet treats and, of course, rides for all.
Rain Date: Aug 15th

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

Just A Few Of Our Featured Exhibits

Treesdale

Antique Tools

Household Goods

Railroad Lanterns

Model Train Display

Date Nails and Whistles

Switchboard

Mars Theatre

Movie Equipment

Hit or Miss Engines

Marburger Dairy

Working Oil Rig

Meat Market Antiques

Mars Memorabilia

Rotary Phones

Caboose Displays

COMING SOON!

We will be offering the following BSA Merit Badge Courses in the near future.

-Signs, Signals, and Codes
-Collections
-Genealogy

If your troop is interested in scheduling one of these sessions, please reach out to marshistory@gmail.com.

Programs for Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts are also in the works.
Contact us to request specific courses and stay tuned!

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