100th Birthday Celebration of Birney Trolley #236
Join us as we celebrate our 100-year-old 1926 Birney Trolley #236. Matt Nawn, Executive Director at the Baltimore Streetcar Museum in Baltimore, Maryland, is the MC for our celebration. Our schedule is as follows:
1:00 to 4:00 pm - Museums open
1:00 pm- Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, a few words by Matt Nawn
and other VIPs - Senator James Malone, Representative Mindy Fee, Manheim Mayor Scott Funk, Gary Russel of the Choo Choo Barn, and members of the Manheim Chamber of Commerce Board
Afterwards - PowerPoint Presentation in Freight Room
Take free tours of the air-conditioned railroad complex, which showcases artifacts from Henry W. Stiegel's iron and glassmaking companies, the restored 1881 railway station with its original waiting rooms and offices and visit next door the Model Train Exhibit. The Birney trolley will also be available for rides. This event is fun for all ages.
With 25 years of expertise in guiding individuals, projects, and programs tied to his enduring enthusiasm for transportation, both in the private and public sectors, Matt has made significant contributions. His diverse roles include serving as a private consultant, college educator, and actively engaging as a volunteer and leader in various non-profit organizations. A native of Upper Darby, PA, he earned his Bachelor's degree from Villanova University and a Master's degree from the NJ Institute of Technology. Matt, a Licensed Professional Engineer and certified Project Management Professional in MD and PA, currently holds the position of Executive Director at the Baltimore Streetcar Museum in Baltimore, Maryland.
Event Links
Website: https://go.evvnt.com/3793347-0
