Trolley Tour of Historic Downtown
Become a "historical tourist" this coming Saturday. Muskogee's "Trolley Tour of Historic Downtown" will visit many local points of interest. This annual event by the Three Rivers Museum lasts about an hour and a half.
Historic re-enactors will enliven this year's stops. They will illustrate some of the flavor of early day residents and scoundrels who once walked down the streets or once rode the old (pre-1939) Muskogee Electric Traction Company trolley cars. The cast of re-enactors include actors from the Muskogee Little Theater.
Barbara Downs really enjoyed her tour last year. When asked for a comment, her excitement amplified her memories. She exclaimed that it was so much fun and so informative that she was going on the tour again this year. This time a friend is going with her to share the experience.
There are many historical sites that we drive past each day. While some of the old structures are now gone, not all are. The tour will demonstrate that Muskogee is a historic town.
There are two tours scheduled this year. Seating for both tours have sold out. All that remain are spaces for standing in the aisles. Standing spaces are available for both tours.
While saving gasoline, join with your neighbors to see Muskogee as you never have seen your town before. Compare the photographs of the historical structures with today's buildings. See how some buildings have changed while others are either unchanged or are gone forever.
Each ticket costs slightly more than a movie pass at $10. The profusely illustrated booklet describing the historical sights alone is worth the price of a ticket. Reservations can be made by calling the museum at 686-6624. Departure times are 10:00 am and 1:00 pm at the Three Rivers Museum parking lot, 220 Elgin Street, three blocks south of Muskogee's City Hall.
Historic re-enactors will enliven this year's stops. They will illustrate some of the flavor of early day residents and scoundrels who once walked down the streets or once rode the old (pre-1939) Muskogee Electric Traction Company trolley cars. The cast of re-enactors include actors from the Muskogee Little Theater.
Barbara Downs really enjoyed her tour last year. When asked for a comment, her excitement amplified her memories. She exclaimed that it was so much fun and so informative that she was going on the tour again this year. This time a friend is going with her to share the experience.
There are many historical sites that we drive past each day. While some of the old structures are now gone, not all are. The tour will demonstrate that Muskogee is a historic town.
There are two tours scheduled this year. Seating for both tours have sold out. All that remain are spaces for standing in the aisles. Standing spaces are available for both tours.
While saving gasoline, join with your neighbors to see Muskogee as you never have seen your town before. Compare the photographs of the historical structures with today's buildings. See how some buildings have changed while others are either unchanged or are gone forever.
Each ticket costs slightly more than a movie pass at $10. The profusely illustrated booklet describing the historical sights alone is worth the price of a ticket. Reservations can be made by calling the museum at 686-6624. Departure times are 10:00 am and 1:00 pm at the Three Rivers Museum parking lot, 220 Elgin Street, three blocks south of Muskogee's City Hall.
Labels: Barbara Downs, Muskogee Electric Traction Co., Muskogee Little Theater, Three Rivers Museum
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