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DECEMBER 2022 EVENTS back to top
Holly Trolley Rides at the New York Museum of Transportation
- New York Museum of Transportation
Sundays, December 11 and 18, 2022, from 11 am to 4 pm at the New York Museum of Transportation, 6393 East River Road, W. Henrietta, NY.
Continuing its holiday tradition, the New York Museum of Transportation, in Rush, will welcome Santa and Mrs. Claus on Sundays December 11 and 18. They're eager to meet the kids, pose for pictures, and join them on the museum's trolley ride. Holiday decorations, complimentary cookies and hot chocolate, and the fondly remembered Midtown Plaza Monorail will add to the fun in this unique celebration of the holidays.
Admission including the trolley ride is $15 adults, $12 age 2 - 12. Rides depart at 11:00, 11:45, 12:30, 1:15, 2:00 and 2:45. Reservations are required: http://nymtmuseum.org/christmas/
The only operating trolley museum in New York State features a ride through the country that harks back to the era of interurban trolleys carrying holiday shoppers between cities and their rural homes. The vintage trolley car is heated and ticks off the miles in style as it has for almost a century.
The Midtown Plaza Monorail exhibit brings back memories of Christmas at that downtown shopping mall. The exhibit features the two-car train suspended from its original rails, along with photos and descriptions of the monorail's history.
A popular attraction at the museum is the model railroad room containing a huge HO gauge model railroad with several trains operating simultaneously. A 20 foot long N gauge representation of the Rochester Subway provides a complete view of the Subway from Rowland's Loop to the car barns on Rochester's northwest side.
Kids will also want to sit in the driver's seat of a fire truck, climb into the cab of a steam locomotive, and ring the bell in a trolley snow sweeper, all inside the museum's spacious main hall.
The New York Museum of Transportation is located just 20 minutes south of Rochester at 6393 East River Road in Rush, and can be reached from I-390 exit 11.
RECURRING (YEAR ROUND) EVENTS back to top
Sundays
Sundays from April-May through October, at the Museum, 6393 E. River Road, West Henrietta, NY.
Museum volunteers are restoring several antique trolleys for operation on the museum's rail line. View the progress as we bring a 1914 interurban car and a 100-year-old Rochester streetcar back to life!
Available during our regular operating hours, 11 am to 5 pm, Sundays only. Included in the regular admission price. See www.nymtmuseum.org for more information.
Fridays
Every Friday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm at The St. Vincent DePaul Store in the basement of St. Michael's Hall, 124 Evergreen St. (Church location: behind 869 Clinton Avenue near corner of Clifford Avenue.) Includes antiques, collectibles, athletic equipment, electronics, and other items that are not basic household items. Quality merchandise at bargain prices. Proceeds raised at the sale go to support the St. Vincent De Paul Ministry to help the poor in our parish live a better life.
Saturdays
Second Saturday of the month*, from 10:00 am to 12 noon, at The Former Customs House, 10 Latta Rd., at the corner of River Street. Rochester, NY 14612. THIS EVENT IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
Presentation by the Marine History Group of the Charlotte-Genesee Lighthouse Historical Society. The Presentation will be followed by a round robin. Bring your thoughts about Marine History for group discussion.
*except July, August, and December.
(beginning in Spring)
Third Saturday of the month, from 10:00 am to 12 noon, at The Former U.S. Customs House, 10 Latta Rd. corner of River Street, Rochester 14612. THIS EVENT IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
Bring in any items pertaining to Charlotte that you would like to show the group. (Every month except July, August, and December.)