1940s exhibit

Remembering the 40s


santa and vixen Christmas 2023

Last Christmas


tavern music 

tavern

Tavern Fun


lecture

Lectures


antiques appraisal

Antique Appraisal


living history

Living History Day


picnic

Picnic




 




                                                                   


~FREIGHT STATION EXHIBITS~

Wednesday - Saturday

12:00 - 3:00

Free Admission


June 22 - September 28

"REMEMBERING THE 40s"

Events of WWII and Post War Recovery Changed Mechanicsburg and the World

Sponsored by FM Berkheimer, Farinelli Construction, Advanced Physical Therapy & Fitness, and Malpezzi Funeral Home


Saturday September 14

Remembering the 40s

CAR SHOW

12PM - 3 PM

Freight Station Parking Lot


November 9 - January 11, 2025

"A SEUSSICAL CHRISTMAS"

Trains, Trees, and Dr. Seuss Memories


 

~EVENTS~


Saturday, September 7

GRANDPARENTS' DAY

Passenger Station

12 - 3 PM

Children bring your grandparents for

a fun time of crafts, games and snacks.


Sunday, September 8

    SINGER BAND CONCERT

Stationmaster's House Patio

2:00 PM

Visit the Remembering the 40s Exhibit after.


Saturday, September 28

FALL FESTIVAL

Frankenberger Tavern & Garden

Union Church

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Blacksmith, broom maker, weaver, spinner, horn carver, open hearth cooking and more

Potato sausage and corn chowder, whoopie pies, apple and shoofly pie slices


Saturday October 19

MECHANICSBURG HALLOWEEN

STREET OF TREATS

Mechanicsburg Museum will be in front of Frankenberger Tavern


Saturday, October 26

TALKING TOMBSTONES

Chestnut Hill Cemetery

Costumed actors portray historical figures buried here

Reservations required

Indoor presentation Sunday October 27

Details to come


Friday & Saturday, November 1 & 2

CHRISTMAS YARD SALE

Passenger Station


Friday & Saturday, December 6 & 7

CANDLELIGHT WALKING TOUR

Details to come


Saturday, December 14

MRS CLAUS & CRAFTS FOR KIDS

Details to come




~2024 LECTURE SERIES~

Passenger Station

1:00 P.M.

Non-members $5.00

Members & children under 12 free



Wednesday, September 11

THE ROARING 20S

WHEN AMERICA WENT WILD

John Maietta

Colonel, US Army Retired


Wednesday, October 9

HISTORY OF MONROE TOWNSHIP

Lawrence Knorr

Author and Historian