Carbondale - Pioneer Nights - Occurred 08/17/2024

Steamtown National Historic Site Tickets

2024 Heritage Express Excursion to Carbondale Pioneer Nights: August 17th 3:30pm to 9:30pm

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Climb aboard the Heritage Express Train at Steamtown National Historic Site for a journey back in time to Pioneer Nights Festival in Carbondale, PA. Experience the charm of a bygone era as you ride through picturesque landscapes and immerse yourself in the rich history of the region, while enjoying the antics of our presenters on the train. Don't miss this unique opportunity to step back in time and enjoy a memorable evening of nostalgia, food and fun!

History: Carbondale’s present-day train station was built on the site of the Delaware and Hudson Seventh Avenue train station that was opened on February 1, 1896. Local and express trains, both north and south, from Carbondale arrived and departed from Carbondale on a daily basis. In the 1950s, as many as fifteen passenger trains departed daily from this station for Scranton. 

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