May 2024

🌟 Join us in making a difference at the Shore Line Trolley Museum by taking part in The Great Give, Greater New Haven's premier online giving event! Your contribution not only supports our mission but also unlocks matching funds and exciting fundraising prizes. Hosted by The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven and the Valley Community Foundation, this is your chance to amplify your impact. Act now and donate before 8:00 p.m. on May 2 to be a part of this incredible opportunity! 🚃💫

The Shore Line Trolley Museum is thrilled to announce its collaboration with the Sound School for an innovative educational initiative, the "Urban Waters RESTART Workshop." This workshop, held in conjunction with the Environmental Justice Program (EJP) and the Future Farmers of America (FFA), aims to engage students in hands-on learning about water quality and environmental stewardship.

Scheduled to take place in the month of May at the Shore Line Trolley Museum, the workshop will feature participation from various area schools, including Cold Spring School, the Hamden Collaborative Learning Center, Roberto Clemente Leadership Academy, and the John S Martinez Magnet Academy.

The workshop is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of urban water ecosystems and their importance. Each workshop focuses on different aspects and the impact of water quality. Students will have hands-on experience at the collection and analysis of water quality, collection and analysis of water quality, algae pressing. and physically exploring the marsh ecosystem.  

New York Transportation Day: Celebrate the Big Apple's rich transportation history on May 4th. Explore New York-themed exhibits, enjoy special trolley rides, and immerse yourself in the city that never sleeps.

Mother's Day Weekend: Show your appreciation for Mom with special events on Mother's Day Weekend. On Saturday, make a special gift to give Mom. Moms ride free all weekend with the purchase of a regular admission.

Bluegrass Jam Every Month: Feel the rhythm at our monthly Bluegrass Jam sessions. Join talented musicians as they bring the joy of bluegrass to the museum grounds. Check the calendar for upcoming jam dates.

Members Day: Get ready for a day of nostalgia, connection, and pure railway enthusiasm at our annual Members Only event on May 18th.

Father's Day Weekend: Dad and Grandpa ride free all weekend with the purchase of a full price ticket! June 15-16

Museum In Motion: Our signature summer kickoff event, streetcar parades and photo ops showcasing much of our equipment not normally available to the public. June 22

Summer Season 2024: Our museum is open for rides and tours, Tuesday - Sunday, 11am-2pm, June 23 - Aug 31

Riding Through the Decades: Our summer season happy hour event starts June 13 at 5:30pm with music from the 1930s and 1940s.

Walk & Talk Series - Trolleys to Trails: Presented by the Shoreline Greenway Trail, enjoy trail walks and history talks

For more information about these events and to plan your visit, check out our detailed event calendar at shorelinetrolley.org/event-calendar.

Get ready for a season filled with laughter, learning, and trolley adventures at the Shore Line Trolley Museum. We can't wait to welcome you aboard!

Visit Participating Regional Rail Museums

The Shore Line Trolley Museum offers free admission to current members of other rail museums across the country. Simply show your current membership card to our ticket agent.

Trolley museums from Maine to Maryland are participating in reciprocal discounts for members of other trolley museums. Check out other museum discounts here.

2024 BERA Board Calendar

The Branford Electric Railway Association Board of Trustees has established its 2024 calendar. Board meetings are normally held on the 2nd Saturday of each month, at 9:30am via Zoom. All members are welcomed to attend.

The Board of Trustees 2024 calendar can be found here.

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