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The Fox River Trolley Museum is a great place for the whole family - EDUCATION THROUGH DEMONSTRATION and FUN! There are now two destinations - The Jon Duerr (Blackhawk) Forest Preserve and Castlemuir in South Elgin. The Jon Duerr (Blackhawk) Forest Preserve line opened in June 2002 is a new way to observe and enjoy nature as well as offering a nostalgic trip back to an era when electric trolley cars were part of everyday life.
A genuine old-time trolley transports you along an authentic railway which has operated ever since Independence Day, 1896.
In addition to the ride, you can inspect a variety of antique trolleys which cover a span of history from 1891 to 1952. Picnic tables are available are available at the Museum and Jon Duerr (Blackhawk) Forest Preserve. Hiking trails, fishing, bird watching, observing prairie plants and just plain relaxing are part of the Blackhawk Forest Preserve educational experience.
The Museum Store, located in the depot at Castlemuir, offers a variety of merchandise related to the trolley era.
A visit to Fox River Trolley Museum is a fun educational experience for your whole family!
Here is a fun page for kids to print out and color:
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Pumpkin Trolley, October 9, 10, 16, and 17, 2010
Departure Location - Castlemuir, South Elgin.
The pumpkin harvest is complete and the corn is in the shock ... and Indian summer with beautiful autumn colors decorate the "Ole Pumpkin Patch." Pick up a pumpkin at the patch and enjoy a small treat - great family fun at low cost. Departure Castlemuir, South Elgin. Ride the Trolley to the Pumpkin Patch and get your pumpkin.
NO RESERVATIONS REQUIRED!!!
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Halloween Haunted Ghost Story Train, October 16, 17, 23, and 24 , 2010
Departure Location - Castlemuir, South Elgin.
Ride a spooky trolley down to the haunted forest preserve. Listen to chilling stories around the campfire while enjoying monstrously good treats. Suitable for all ages.
Buy Tickets for this Event.
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Santa's Trolley, Friday, November 26, Saturday, November 27 and Sunday, November 28
Santa's Trolley features 'The Night Before Christmas'. . . . Enjoy the reading of Clement Clarke Moore's traditional Christmas story right out of American history. Take the train all the way to the North Pole to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus, who have a gift for the children There will be live music, sing along, and hot chocolate and cookies served by elves.
Board the ALL RESERVED "Santa's Trolley" at Jon J. Duerr Forest Preserve - Blackhawk Station for a ride north to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus and experience the magic of the season. Buy Tickets for this Event.
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Polar Express, December 4, 5, 11, 18, and 19, 2010
Departure Location - Jon Duerr Forest Preserve
Chris Van Allsburg's best selling book, "The Polar Express" comes alive with story, food and song at the Fox River Trolley Museum. Board the "Polar Express" at Jon J. Duerr (Blackhawk) Forest Preserve for a ride north to meet Santa and experience the magic of the season.
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