The Great Holiday Train Show!

All aboard for some holiday fun! The New Castle Historical Society is thrilled to announce the return of its beloved annual Great Holiday Train Show from November 16, 2024, to January 4, 2025. Now in its fourth year, the show promises to be bigger and better, with two new model trains and two exciting, all-new train displays, in addition to a mix of vintage and family favorite sets. Join us to celebrate trains and holiday cheer in the historic Horace Greeley House, which is festively decorated for the season.

Highlights This Year:

  • Expanded LEGO Setup: Featuring a larger layout and village, guaranteed to captivate LEGO enthusiasts of all ages.
  • Scavenger Hunt: Explore the Horace Greeley House’s three floors with our all-new scavenger hunt.
  • Crafting and Activities: Let the kids’ creativity shine at the coloring and activity craft table.
  • Photo Opportunities: Capture the perfect moment with our photo-op on a sit-on mini-train!

Don’t miss our classic family favorites, including the Polar Express and Santa’s Double Track Holiday Train. This season, the New Castle Historical Society Train Show is the perfect family outing.

Be sure to visit our Holiday Gift Shop, offering a specially curated selection of items to delight all ages. Come for the trains, stay for the magic!

About New Castle Historical Society

The New Castle Historical Society was chartered to discover, preserve and communicate knowledge of the history of the Town of New Castle. The Horace Greeley House, the Greeley family’s country home from 1864-1872, is the headquarters for the Society’s programs, exhibits, and extensive research resources. The Museum Archives include books, photographs, costumes, maps, local diaries, and merchants’ records. Special collections include information about the Quakers. The Horace Greeley House is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It provides a handsome example of 19th-century architecture as well as having historic significance as the former home of one of the town’s most celebrated residents. The house is situated on a hillside close to the center of town, where it has been a well-loved landmark for nearly 150 years. The New Castle Historical Society, chartered as a non-profit organization by New York State in 1966, actively pursues its mission to discover, preserve and disseminate the history of the Town of New Castle. Over 150 working volunteers, serving under the leadership of the Board of Trustees and an executive director, staff the Society’s programs. The NCHS maintains a particularly active partnership with local schools and provides programs and research opportunities for other groups and individuals of all ages. Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday 1-4 p.m. for public tours. Appointments may be made for other times and for group tours by calling the Museum at (914) 238-4666. The Museum Gift Shop will be open during posted hours. The Horace Greeley House is handicapped-accessible. The Museum grounds also include gardens with period plantings. 100 King Street, Chappaqua, NY 10514 www.newcastlehs.org