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Steamtown National Historic Site

Relive the past at Steamtown National Historic Site, where groups will learn how anthracite coal fueled the Industrial Revolution and helped pioneer the development of the transcontinental railway system. Museum facilities feature a sectioned steam locomotive, railroad cars, photographs, and more, allowing groups to explore the history and technology of steam railroading. Guided and self-guided tours of the Roundhouse, Locomotive Shop of the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad, and other areas are available for students, scouts, homeschoolers, and campers. Groups can take short train rides when in season. Educational programs and activities focus on STEM and history. Enjoy snacks and cold beverages from the Bookstore on-site with your group after your field trip.

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Hrs: Vary by season.

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Railroad Excursion Lesson Plan

FUN FACTS

Did you know that before the invention and popular use of the railroad, Americans told time by the position of the sun in the sky? After the development of the railway system, consistent, accurate time became necessary. In 1883, Standard Railway Time was adopted. Shortly after that, the four time zones—eastern standard, central daylight, mountain standard, and Pacific daylight—were adopted. Who knew that an invention in transportation could drastically alter how Americans told time?

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ABOUT

Steamtown National Historic Site

Relive the past at Steamtown National Historic Site, where groups will learn how anthracite coal fueled the Industrial Revolution and helped pioneer the development of the transcontinental railway system. Museum facilities feature a sectioned steam locomotive, railroad cars, photographs, and more, allowing groups to explore the history and technology of steam railroading. Guided and self-guided tours of the Roundhouse, Locomotive Shop of the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad, and other areas are available for students, scouts, homeschoolers, and campers. Groups can take short train rides when in season. Educational programs and activities focus on STEM and history. Enjoy snacks and cold beverages from the Bookstore on-site with your group after your field trip.

contact info

Hrs: Vary by season.

HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)

Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com

Railroad Excursion Lesson Plan

FUN FACTS

Did you know that before the invention and popular use of the railroad, Americans told time by the position of the sun in the sky? After the development of the railway system, consistent, accurate time became necessary. In 1883, Standard Railway Time was adopted. Shortly after that, the four time zones—eastern standard, central daylight, mountain standard, and Pacific daylight—were adopted. Who knew that an invention in transportation could drastically alter how Americans told time?

View Lesson Plan>>

ABOUT

Steamtown National Historic Site

Relive the past at Steamtown National Historic Site, where groups will learn how anthracite coal fueled the Industrial Revolution and helped pioneer the development of the transcontinental railway system. Museum facilities feature a sectioned steam locomotive, railroad cars, photographs, and more, allowing groups to explore the history and technology of steam railroading. Guided and self-guided tours of the Roundhouse, Locomotive Shop of the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad, and other areas are available for students, scouts, homeschoolers, and campers. Groups can take short train rides when in season. Educational programs and activities focus on STEM and history. Enjoy snacks and cold beverages from the Bookstore on-site with your group after your field trip.

contact info

Hrs: Vary by season.

HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)

Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com

Railroad Excursion Lesson Plan

FUN FACTS

Did you know that before the invention and popular use of the railroad, Americans told time by the position of the sun in the sky? After the development of the railway system, consistent, accurate time became necessary. In 1883, Standard Railway Time was adopted. Shortly after that, the four time zones—eastern standard, central daylight, mountain standard, and Pacific daylight—were adopted. Who knew that an invention in transportation could drastically alter how Americans told time?

View Lesson Plan>>

ABOUT

Steamtown National Historic Site

Relive the past at Steamtown National Historic Site, where groups will learn how anthracite coal fueled the Industrial Revolution and helped pioneer the development of the transcontinental railway system. Museum facilities feature a sectioned steam locomotive, railroad cars, photographs, and more, allowing groups to explore the history and technology of steam railroading. Guided and self-guided tours of the Roundhouse, Locomotive Shop of the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad, and other areas are available for students, scouts, homeschoolers, and campers. Groups can take short train rides when in season. Educational programs and activities focus on STEM and history. Enjoy snacks and cold beverages from the Bookstore on-site with your group after your field trip.

contact info

Hrs: Vary by season.

HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)

Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com

Railroad Excursion Lesson Plan

FUN FACTS

Did you know that before the invention and popular use of the railroad, Americans told time by the position of the sun in the sky? After the development of the railway system, consistent, accurate time became necessary. In 1883, Standard Railway Time was adopted. Shortly after that, the four time zones—eastern standard, central daylight, mountain standard, and Pacific daylight—were adopted. Who knew that an invention in transportation could drastically alter how Americans told time?

View Lesson Plan>>