Pennsylvania Trolley Museum to ‘dial back the decades’ in vintage communications weekend
Courtesy of the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum
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The Pennsylvania Trolley Museum will be hosting its first-ever vintage communications weekend.
On May 4 and 5, visitors will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the rich history of communications technology. The weekend will showcase how communication has evolved, with antique telephones, telegraphs, typewriters, phonographs, radios, printing presses and other devices that have shaped how we connect with one another.
From Morse code to rotary dial telephones, those attending will have the chance to explore the technological advancements that have transformed the world.
Long-distance amateur radio operators can take part in the event by working the weekend’s special event station. Visitors will have the opportunity to try their hand at sending Morse code messages, listening to radio broadcasts from antique radios, and even making a souvenir on a printing press.
Also featured on May 4 is a STEAM Station event, part of Remake Learning Days. This first-of-its-kind event is geared toward students and their families. It is a family-friendly event designed to engage students in all five areas of STEAM – science, technology, engineering, art and math. Each station will focus on these specific content areas and will have various hands-on interactive challenges, demonstrations and experiments.
Tickets for both events can be purchased at the door on the day of the event.
For additional information, call 724-228-9256 or go online to www.patrolley.org.