YORKLYN, DE – Join us in celebrating the coming of winter with an old-fashioned twist and enjoy an afternoon of fun at the museum (and at a discount too!) before we close for the winter. Explore the Marshall Steam Museum decorated for the holidays for two special days in December. As always, a visit to the Marshall Steam Museum allows visitors to step back in time and imagine what American life was like when the automobile was coming of age. Through our special photo exhibit for this holiday program: Snow Travelers: Experiencing Winter at the Dawn of the Automotive Age, we explore how winter travel changed (or did not) as a result of the growing popularity of the automobile. Some early motorists would store their cars for the winter and revert to more traditional modes of travel such as sleighs while others sought to adapt their automobiles for the snowy months through accessories. In addition, visitors of all ages can enjoy a display of early tire chains, Victorian holiday decorations, special reading of classics such as The Polar Express, electric trains demonstrations, and family-friends kids’ activities and crafts.

Admission: $5 non-members; free for FAHP members

Pre-registration is encouraged for this program as space is limited.

Please note that this is not a Steamin’ Day event. The Auburn Heights mansion will be closed, and there will be no train or auto rides. Limited group tours and private children’s program available the week of December 8 to December 12.

Visit us at AuburnHeights.org or call us at 302-239-2385 for more information or to pre-register.

Operated by the Friends of Auburn Heights Preserve in partnership with Delaware State Parks, the Marshall Steam Museum is located at 3000 Creek Rd. (Rte 82) in Yorklyn, Delaware. (Use Hockessin for GPS) Ample parking available.