Social Studies Field Trips
National Capital Trolley Museum
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Images courtesy of National Capital Trolley Museum
GENERAL INFORMATION FOR PUBLIC
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GENERAL INFORMATION FOR PUBLIC
| NAME: National Capital Trolley Museum | |||
| STREET: 1313 Bonifant Road | |||
| CITY: Silver Spring | STATE: MD | ZIP: 20905 | COUNTY: Montgomery |
| PHONE: 301-384-6088 | FEES: Adult, $2.50. Children (2-17), $2.00. | ||
| HOURS AND DAYS: Jan. 2 to Nov. 30: Saturdays, Sundays, Memorial Day, July Fourth, and Labor Day - 12 noon to 5 pm. December: Saturdays and Sundays - 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm June 15 - August 15: Thursdays and Fridays - 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Oct 1 - Nov. 15: Thursdays and Fridays - 10:00 am - 2:00 pm March 15 - May 15: Thursdays and Fridays - 10:00 am - 2:00 pm The last scheduled car departs the Visitor's Center a half hour before closing | |||
| GRADES: 2 | UNITS: G&S, Trans/Com |
| CONTACT: Anne Piccoli, Director of Education | PHONE: 301-384-6352 |
| TYPE: Museum | FEES: $2.00 per student, $2.500 per adult |
| DAYS: Th F (Oct. 1 - Nov. 15, March 15 - May 15) | HOURS: |
| LUNCH: Picnic tables | |
| GROUP SIZE: 35 | |
| HANDICAPPED ACCESS: Yes, museum area (must be lifted for trolley car ride) | |
| LENGTH OF TOUR: 45 minutes | |
DESCRIPTION: Located in suburban Maryland off Bel Pre Road, the trolley exhibit features many types of electric street railway cars dating from the early 1900's. Students will experience the life of a motorman through an interactive hands-on program. A 20 minute ride in the beautiful treed countryside is the highlight of the tour for most children. The exhibit hall tells the story of street railway transportation using models, artifacts, and sound. Children will learn how the electric cars pervaded American society before the advent and popularization of the automobile.
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Last updated on Sept. 29, 1999
Maintained by Martin
M. Creel: Marty_Creel@fc.mcps.k12.md.us
