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The Ma & Pa Railroad Heritage Village at Muddy Creek Forks is again hosting a Civil War Encampment..
The Ma & Pa Railroad Heritage Village at Muddy Creek Forks is again hosting a Civil War Encampment, complete with soldiers drilling, loading and firing weapons, and displaying items they carried. The re-enactors will be on hand Sunday, July 18, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. with demonstrations on artillery munitions, medicine in the Civil War, and foods. Those who wish to dress in the wool jackets and learn maneuvers can be trained to respond to the Manual of Arms that the soldiers practiced daily.
Visitors can also explore the 1899 A. M. Grove General Store, mill, and grain elevator where they are welcomed by costumed docents. Hourly motorcar train rides through the scenic Muddy Creek Valley are offered at quarter after each hour at $10 for adults, $7 for children and under 3, free. Advance tickets can be purchased online at www.MaAndPaRailroad.com
The Ma & Pa Railroad Heritage Village is located at 1258 Muddy Creek Forks Road, Airville, Pa. (Geo Code: 39.808470, – 76.475649). Additional information on special events and full schedules can be found on the Society website: www.MaAndPaRailroad.com
LOCATION
1258 Muddy Creek Forks Road, Airville, PA 17302
PARKING INFO
Free parking in front of the general store and across the highway too.
