The Great Holiday Train Show!

ByNew Castle Historical Society

All aboard for some holiday fun! The New Castle Historical Society is thrilled to announce the return of its beloved annual Great Holiday Train Show from November 16, 2024, to January 4, 2025. Now in its fourth year, the show promises to be bigger and better, with two new model trains and two exciting, all-new train displays, in addition to a mix of vintage and family favorite sets. Join us to celebrate trains and holiday cheer in the historic Horace Greeley House, which is festively decorated for the season.

Highlights This Year:

  • Expanded LEGO Setup: Featuring a larger layout and village, guaranteed to captivate LEGO enthusiasts of all ages.
  • Scavenger Hunt: Explore the Horace Greeley House’s three floors with our all-new scavenger hunt.
  • Crafting and Activities: Let the kids’ creativity shine at the coloring and activity craft table.
  • Photo Opportunities: Capture the perfect moment with our photo-op on a sit-on mini-train!

Don’t miss our classic family favorites, including the Polar Express and Santa’s Double Track Holiday Train. This season, the New Castle Historical Society Train Show is the perfect family outing.

Be sure to visit our Holiday Gift Shop, offering a specially curated selection of items to delight all ages. Come for the trains, stay for the magic!

About New Castle Historical Society

The New Castle Historical Society (NCHS) is a 501(c)3 non-profit educational organization whose mission is to discover, collect, preserve, and communicate the history of the Town of New Castle, NY. Founded in April 1966, NCHS activates its mission through community events, exhibitions, and educational programming that bring history to life in the present day. It’s collections include artworks, books, photographs, clothing, everyday objects, archival materials, and more related to New Castle history from the pre-colonial era to today. NCHS is headquartered in the historic Greeley House, the country home of Horace Greeley’s family from 1864-1872. Dating to the early 1850s, the Greeley House is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It provides a handsome example of 19th-century architecture as well as having historic significance as the former home of one of the town’s most celebrated residents. NCHS is open for visitors Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, 11am – 3pm. Group tours and research appointments can be scheduled outside these hours. To schedule a group tour or research appointment, please call (914) 238-4666. The Greeley House and gardens are fully accessible. 100 King Street Chappaqua, NY 10514 www.newcastlehs.org