Old Train Days at Williams Grove-Celebrating America’s 250th Birthday with Steam, History, and Hometown Pride
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Join us this summer as we honor 250 years of the United States of America with a weekend of family fun, history, and celebration! The Williams Grove Historical Steam Engine Association invites you to experience Old Train Days, a tribute to American ingenuity, tradition, and the communities that keep history rolling forward.

America’s 250th Birthday Celebration – Enjoy patriotic displays, live music, and flag ceremonies honoring our nation’s milestone anniversary. Take part in special activities including an Old Glory Parade of Flags, vintage tractor and engine showcase and American heritage crafts.

🚂 125th Birthday of Locomotive No. 643 – Salute this proud piece of American industrial heritage, still inspiring awe more than a century later.

🧰 Vendors & Exhibits – Explore railroad and heritage displays, crafts, collectibles, and local artisans celebrating the American spirit of innovation and craftsmanship.

🛤 Model Railroad Displays – Experience miniature railroads that bring our nation’s journey to life — from steam power to modern steel.

🥞 Father’s Day Pancake Breakfast – Start Sunday morning with a delicious country breakfast — a perfect way to celebrate Dad and America together!

Bring the whole family for a weekend of nostalgia, discovery, and community pride. Old Train Days is more than a railroad festival — it’s a celebration of America’s 250 years of freedom, progress, and perseverance.

This event was funded, in part, by the Cumberland Area Economic Development Corporation

Fri, 19 Jun, 2026 at 04:00 pm - Sun, 21 Jun, 2026 at 04:00 pm (EDT).