Contact Info:
Chris Shaw
cshaw@ceraweb.org
(860) 627-6540

The Connecticut Trolley Museum begins its 70th year
Trolley + Easter Bunny = Fun

East Windsor, CT - The Connecticut Trolley Museum opens for the season on Friday, April 2. New this year is the exhibit: “History & Evolution of the Electric Trolley and its Impact on Society”. Included in this exhibit are: Car 65, the first car acquired by the museum back in 1941and Car 2056 which was built and ran in Springfield, MA. The Ponemah Mills Locomotive which once switched boxcars in Taftville, CT. and was built by General Electric can also be seen. Rides on authentic trolley cars lets you experience what life was like back in simpler times and your period dressed motorman will explain the history of the car you are riding, each car has it’s own story.

The Connecticut Fire Museum, on the same grounds will also open for the season this same day and is included in your admission price. See antique fire trucks and apparatus, sure to be of interest to all.

Saturday, April 3 is Easter Bunny Fun Day. A family fun filled day, each child will get an Easter Egg containing a surprise, a small craft to create plus there will be face painting, tattoos, train tables to play at, bubble tables and of course the Easter Bunny will be there so don’t forget your cameras. Ride the trolley cars; enjoy the informative film in the theater and shop for souvenirs in the gift shop. Start the day with breakfast with the Easter Bunny in the dining car, 8am –10am (not included with admission). Reservations are requested by calling 860.627.6540.

The Connecticut Trolley Museum is located at 58 North Road, East Windsor, CT. Hours are Friday, 10 AM – 3:30 PM and Saturday 10 AM – 4:30 PM and will be open rain or shine. More information can be found at www.ct-trolley.org or by calling 860.627.6540.