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Contact: Megan Stevens
Contact: Chris Labar
Scranton, PA –Steamtown National Historic Site (NHS) invites the public to “Stuff the Caboose” and enjoy some holiday cheer on Friday, November 17, 2023 from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. This free family event will take place at Steamtown NHS, located at 350 Cliff Street in Scranton.
The holiday season is just around the corner! Steamtown NHS and its partners are asking for your help to restock the United Neighborhood Centers of NEPA Food Pantry with non-perishable food items. Interact with Scranton’s police and fire departments and their equipment and enjoy the sounds of holiday music provided by students from West Scranton High School Strings and Band. Steamtown NHS, the Pennsylvania Northeast Regional Railroad Authority, and Delaware-Lackawanna Railroad Co. will each have locomotives decorated with holiday lights adding to the festive ambiance. Visitors will also have photo opportunities with the former Nay Aug Park Miniature Train to capture new memories or relive those from long ago! S’mores will be provided by Lackawanna Heritage Valley and hot cocoa will be provided by the Iron Horse Society.
Located in downtown Scranton, Pennsylvania, Steamtown NHS is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. through Sunday, November 12, 2023. Beginning Monday, November 13, 2023, Steamtown NHS is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. From Interstate-81 follow exit 185 (Central Scranton Expressway); then follow the brown and white signs to the park entrance at Lackawanna Avenue and Cliff Street (GPS: N 41.41, W 75.67). Park information is available by phoning (570) 445-1898, or by visiting the park website anytime.
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Last updated: November 8, 2023