Mars Area History and Landmarks Society

Our campus is open to the public on Fridays, 10am - 2pm year-round.
We offer rides on our Shortline Railroad from May 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.

Greetings from Mars...

the Mars Area History & Landmarks Society that is!

It has been a productive winter and spring for the MAHLS volunteers. We've started on a new bathroom facility, updated many displays and lots of fun plans in store for this sumemr! We cannot wait to welcome everyone back for Shortline Railroad rides very soon!

Weather permitting, we will be running the train every Friday starting on May 29th from 10:00am until 2:00pm. Our buildings and exhibits will be open rain or shine.

We hope to see you this Summer at our campus at 100 Brickyard Rd.,Mars, Pa. for train rides and exploration.

UPCOMING EVENTS!

OPENING DAY!
Friday, May 29!
10am - 2pm
Take a Ride on the Shortline!

Train runs, weather permitting. Pack a lunch, tour our buildings, and experience hands-on history! Great for all ages!

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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