Williamsport- In celebration of ‘National Train Day’, the Taber Museum will be welcoming train enthusiasts to the Museum on Saturday, May 11. All the visitor has to say is, ‘It’s National Train Day’ to receive a half-priced admission to tour the museum. Admission prices are normally $9.50 for an adult; $7.50 for a senior citizen; $6.00 for children (ages 3-12) and $25.00 for a family (2 adults plus children).
LaRue C. Shempp’s collection of over 300 model trains is preserved at the Lycoming County Historical Society and is on permanent display. The Shempp collection includes many one-of-a-kind model trains and the exhibit also includes two layouts bringing to life the excitement one feels as the model trains speed around the tracks.
Located at 858 West Fourth Street, Williamsport, the Taber Museum provides a history of the region with information about Native American culture, frontier exploration, the development of the Pennsylvania canal, immigration during the 19th century, and the logging and lumbering era of the nineteenth century. The museum is open for touring Tuesdays through Fridays, 9:30am until 4:00pm; Saturdays, 11:00am until 4:00pm and after May 1, Sundays, 1:00pm until 4:00pm. The half-admission is only good for Saturday, May 11, however. There is ample parking behind the museum and along the street. For further information, please contact the museum at 570.326.3326.