Mars Area History and Landmarks Society

Train rides will resume on Friday, May 30th 2025!
We will continue to run the train every Friday from 10am - 2pm, weather permitting, until late October.

Please check our Facebook page for the most up-to-date information regarding train rides.

Details about our Mars Shortline Railroad can be found here.

UPCOMING EVENTS!

Fri, May 30
10am - 2pm
First day of Train Rides!

Come kick-off the season and take a ride on the MSRR. Pack a lunch, tour our buildings, and experience hands-on history! Great for all ages!

Fri-Sat, June 6-7
10am - 2pm, 2pm - 5pm
Mars New Year

MAHLS will be open for the Mars New Year Festival on Saturday, June 7th from 2pm - 5pm with exhibits that highlight the beginnings of communications technology and the original STEAM (trains, that is). We'll have hands-on activities for kids of all ages, photo ops and much more!

Sat, June 21
10am - 2pm
Butler County History Day

Don't miss this rare chance to explore our campus and take a ride on the Shortline Railroad on a SATURDAY! We will be welcoming guests during Butler County History Day from 10am - 2pm. Be sure to check out other spots along the history trail as well.

We are conveniently located just outside of Downtown Mars, accessible via 228.
1 Brickyard Rd, Mars PA

Just A Few Of Our Featured Exhibits

Treesdale

Antique Tools

Household Goods

Railroad Lanterns

Model Train Display

Date Nails and Whistles

Switchboard

Mars Theatre

Movie Equipment

Hit or Miss Engines

Marburger Dairy

Working Oil Rig

Meat Market Antiques

Mars Memorabilia

Rotary Phones

Caboose Displays

COMING SOON!

We will be offering the following BSA Merit Badge Courses in the near future.

-Signs, Signals, and Codes
-Collections
-Genealogy

If your troop is interested in scheduling one of these sessions, please reach out to marshistory@gmail.com.

Programs for Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts are also in the works.
Contact us to request specific courses and stay tuned!

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