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Summer  2011

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Friends of the
Heritage Rail Trail Corridor
  The Friends of the Heritage Rail Trail Corridor was formed in 2001 as a result of the newly opened Hanover Junction Train Station in North Codorus Township and the anticipated opening of the New Freedom Train Station in the borough of New Freedom in 2003. The Hanover Junction Train Station is renovated to its look in the 1863 during the Civil War. Part of the building houses a museum concentrating on the local Civil War history. The New Freedom Train Station is restored to its appearance in the 1940’s, during the heyday of the Northern Central Railroad. Within the station are a railroad museum, including an actual size K-4 engine and an original working freight scale and original safe.
 
The Mission Statement for Friends of the Heritage Rail Trail Corridor (FHRTC) is:
provides assistance to the York County Department of Parks and Recreation as an organization dedicated to the historic preservation and interpretation of the Heritage Rail Trail County Park.

The purpose and objectives of the FHRTC are:

  • To educate the public regarding the history of the corridor in York County
  •  To help interpret and understand the park’s strategic and historic importance upon local, statewide and national affairs
  • To collect and preserve, for educational purposes, any significant relics, artifacts and documents relating to the corridor
  • To foster greater awareness, interest, friendship and pride in the communities which share the corridor’s history
  • To promote and participate in fundraising activities as opportunities arise
  • To provide public assistance and interpretation at the stations
The FHRTC has an Executive Committee that meets throughout the year to prepare the open house schedule, monitor the attendance records, oversee the gift shop sales and address other programming opportunities.  Executive Committee members also serve as Greeters at the stations.

The group schedules their annual Covered Dish event each year in March. The Friends group also hosts a picnic at Hanover Junction Train Station each August.

WHAT IS AVAILABLE IN THE GIFT SHOP?

       The Gift Shop is a wonderful place to do shopping for someone who loves the outdoors or local history.  The gift shop offers an assortment of memorabilia including: 

·        Heritage Rail Trail Corridor T-Shirt

·        Heritage Rail Trail Corridor Patch

·        Brief Histories Book

·        New Freedom Train Station print

·        Hanover Junction Train Station print

·        Howard Tunnel print

·        Railroad Antique General Store print

·        Hanover Junction Station Front miniature

·        Northern Central Rail Sluice

·        Abraham Lincoln postcards

·        Abraham Lincoln bookmarks

·        Abraham Lincoln magnets

 

WHAT IF I HAVE ARTIFACTS, PHOTOGRAPHS OR OTHER MEMORABILIA THAT  MIGHT BE OF INTEREST?

     The Friends group is always looking for new artifacts, photographs or other memorabilia to enhance the history of one of the museums.  There is no guarantee that an artifact will be on display immediately, depending upon the exhibit themes at the time. Should you have any such items, please call Jeri Jones at (717) 840-7226 or email JLJones@york-county.org.

 

Schedule of Hanover Junction Train Station Open to Public

Schedule of New Freedom Train Station Open to Public

2011 Greeters' Schedule

Porch Talks

 

 

SPECIAL EVENTS AT THE STATIONS



April 16, 2011 – Moonlight Bike Ride departing from New Freedom Train Station @ 7:30 p.m. Peggy Schlichter will present a short history of the train station.

May 3, 2011 – Sunset Scramble Bike Ride starts at Hanover Junction Train Station @ 6:30 p.m.

June 8, 2011 – Porch Talk Series – “President Lincoln and Tad @ Hanover Junction Train Station @ 7:00 p.m. Bring a chair or blanket to sit on.

June 22, 2011 – Porch Talk Series – “Railroad Motor Car Club”@ Hanover Junction Train Station @ 7:00 p.m. Bring a chair or blanket to sit on.

June 25, 2011 – Old Time Merry-G-Round Music @ Hanover Junction Train Station, 12-2 pm.

June 28, 2011 – Sunset Scramble Bike Ride starts at Hanover Junction Train Station @ 6:30 p.m.

July 6, 2011 – Porch Talk Series – “Working on the Railroad.” New Freedom Train Station @ 7:00 p.m. Bring a chair or blanket to sit on.

July 16, 2011 – Moonlight Bike Ride @ Hanover Station Train Station @ 8:30 p.m. Mikele Stillman will present a short history of the train station.

July 20, 2011 – Porch Talk Series – “Train Station 1944 – WWII Salute”” at New Freedom Train Station @ 7:00 p.m. Bring a chair or blanket to sit on.

July 26, 2011 – Senior Excursion Rides departing Hanover Junction Train Station at 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Cost is $8.00/person. Station will be open from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. and 6:30 – 7:00 p.m.

August 1, 2011 – Covered Dish Picnic for all Rail Trail greeters at HJTS – 6:00 p.m. Please call York County Parks at (717) 840-7440 to register.

August 16, 2011 – Sunset Scramble Bike Ride starts at Hanover Junction Train Station @ 6:30 p.m.

September 17, 2011 – New Freedom Street Fair

December 2, 2011 – Hanging of the Greens at Hanover Junction Train Station @ 6:00 p.m. Bring your friends and family for this evening of decorating, refreshments and entertainment.

We Are Looking For Greeters

What is a Greeter?
     A greeter is a volunteer who simply enjoys talking to people and requires no knowledge of either station. Greeters are stationed at New Freedom and Hanover Junction train stations to welcome guests to the Museum, answer any questions they may have and supply them with some information on the history on the area. Both Museums are operated under the Friends of the Heritage Rail Trail Corridor and are open between May and October each year for public visitation.

Why Should I Become a Greeter?
     Being a greeter is fun! It is a great opportunity to learn more about things that interest you and share them with others. Most visitors to our Museums are either interested in the history of the area or are trail users that have a curiosity to see what’s inside. As long as you enjoy talking to people, you qualify as a greeter. Friendships have been formed through being a greeter and the knowledge of giving something back to the community. Greeters are invited to special functions by the Friends groups and York County Parks (picnics, Holiday events, volunteer recognitions, etc.)

Who Can Become a Greeter?
     Everyone is welcome to volunteer. Our list of greeters ranges from scouts and school students earning community service hours to working people who enjoy spending time in the museums as a method of relaxation to seniors, who enjoy getting out and talking to people. A Greeter under the age of 18 needs to be supervised with an adult while volunteering.

How Do I Qualify?
     Not to worry, there are no tests to take to become qualified! If you wear a smile, this is a spot for you. Any information you need to know about the Museum, local history, area restaurants and motels or rail trail is all in an organized Information Notebook at each station.

Are There Any Training Sessions?
     The Friends of the Heritage Rail Trail Corridor provide on-site training. You are scheduled for a time slot with an experienced greeter who walks you through the various steps of opening and closing the museum and providing information.

When Are Greeters Needed?
     Both the Hanover Junction and New Freedom train station operate identical schedules. Shifts are available on Saturdays, May through October (10:00 – 1:30 AND 1:30 – 5:00) and Sundays June through September. Shifts on Sunday June and July are 1:00 – 4:30 p.m. AND 4:30 – 8:00 p.m. During August and September, a Sunday shift is 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. The museums will also be open on Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. Shifts are also available in June and July, Wednesdays from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

For information/scheduling call Program Coordinator, Jeri Jones, York County Parks at (717) 840-7226.
 
 
Friends of Wallace-Cross Mill
      Wallace-Cross Mill is a restored 1826 water-powered grist mill located near Cross Roads, East Hopewell Township. Wallace-Cross Mill was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977. Harry Cross, the last operator of the mill presented the building to York County in 1979. The Friends of Wallace-Cross Mill was formed in 1999 to oversee the programs at the newly restored mill. Today the group conducts open houses at the mill from June through October, conducts fundraisers, maintains the museum gift shop and plans the future for the mill.

     In 2006, the second and third floors of the mill were opened with new displays containing mill equipment and history on local milling. These displays further enhanced the operating mill located on the first floor.

WHAT IS AVAILABLE IN THE GIFT SHOP?

     The gift shop is a wonderful place to do shopping for someone who loves the outdoors or local history. The gift shop offers an assortment of memorabilia including:

• Mill Postcards
• Mill Notecards
• Mill Magnets
• Mill 8 x10 photographs
• Brief Histories Book
• Wallace-Cross Mill print
• Gristmill Book
• Walking Tour Book
• Bird Seed Bag
• Wallace-Cross Mill polo shirt
• Medallion

Art at Historic Wallace-Cross Mill Flyer

Corn Roast at Historic Wallace-Cross Mill Flyer

Wallace-Cross Mill Docent Training Flyer
      The 2010 schedule includes the mill open every Sunday from 1:30 – 4:30 p.m., June through August (including July 4th). Tours are available every Sunday. The Friends of Wallace-Cross Mill hold special events associated with their open houses. Miller’s Family Day is held in June; The Corn Roast is held in July; Art at the Mill in September; and Cider Day in October. The open houses are held concurrently with the open house hosted by Ma & Pa Railroad Heritage Village at Muddy Creek Forks, only a short distance away. Combining these two historic markers in one-day’s visit really allows you to step back into time.

     A Docent Training session is scheduled from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 23rd where those interested in assisting with the tours can get good pointers and information.

     The Friends Executive Committee meets throughout the year to plan events, discuss new displays and oversee the operation of the mill.

     Anyone interested in becoming a docent, please contact Jeri Jones, Program Coordinator at (717) 840-7226.

     Anyone wishing to donate a milling artifact or piece of memorabilia to Wallace-Cross Mill, please call Francis Velazquez at (717) 428-1961.
 

Mission Statement Statement for Friends of the Wallace Cross Mill is::

To acquire, preserve, and protect Wallace-Cross Mill through partnerships, artifact collection, structural maintenance, and educational and exhibition activities for interpretation of agricultural history and significance for individuals of all ages.
 

WE ARE LOOKING FOR DOCENTS


What is a Docent?

A docent is a volunteer who simply enjoys talking to people and requires no knowledge of milling or Wallace-Cross Mill.. Docents are stationed at the mill to welcome the guests, assist in tours, answer any questions they may have and supply them with some information on the history on the area. The mill is open for public events June through October.


Why should I become a Docent?

Being a docent is fun! It is a great opportunity to learn more about things that interest you and share them with others. Most visitors to our museum are either interested in the history of the area or just curious about what is inside. As long as you enjoy talking to people, you qualify as a docent. Many friendships have been formed through being a docent and the knowledge of giving something back to the community. Docents are invited to special functions by the Friends groups and York County Parks (picnics, Holiday events, volunteer recognitions, etc.)

Who can become a Docent?

Everyone is welcome to volunteer. Our list of docents ranges from community-active people, retired residents who love the local history to those that use the time as a method of relaxation. A Docent under the age of 18 needs to be supervised with an adult while volunteering.

How do I Qualify?

Not to worry, there are no tests to take to become qualified! If you wear a smile, this is a spot for you. Any information you need to know about the Museum and local history is found in written literature at the Mill.

Are there any training sessions?

The Friends of Wallace-Cross Mill host an orientation session, usually in May. This orientation presents information on opening, operating and closing the Mill. Usually, new docents are placed on a team of experienced docents so they can see how tours are operated. Three to four docents are used for guided-tour open houses and one to two docents for self-guided tour open houses.

When are Docents Needed?

Three to four docents are used for guided-tour open houses and one to two docents are needed for self-guided tour open houses. Additional docents are needed for the special events.

For information/scheduling call Special Events Program Coordinator, Jeri Jones, York County Parks at (717) 840-7226.
 
Schedule of  Hanover Junction Train Station open to the Public.

Schedule of New Freedom Train Station open to Public

Schedule of Open House Dates for Wallace-Cross Mill

Hanover Junction, A Lifetime of Memories