Steamtown NHS National Park Week 2023

This year's National Park Week theme is "Your Park Story". What park place is very special to you?

Image designed by the National Park Service

Saturday, April 22 - 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM

Connection - Walking Tour of Lackawanna River Heritage Trail
Join a Park Ranger on a 45-minute walk that will explore a 1.5-mile section of the trail and discuss changes in the landscape over the last 100 years.
Meet in the Parking Lot at the Lackawanna Valley Heritage Authority Office
(213 Railroad Ave, Scranton, PA)
RSVP preferred: e-mail us

Sunday, April 23 - 11:00 AM

Discovery - Tour of Mattes Street Tower
The railroad yard was a center of activities. Railroad towers ensured that trains were kept on the right tracks to their destination. Join a Park Ranger on a 1-hour, 1-mile walking tour to the Mattes Street Tower.
Meet at the Tickets & Information Kiosk at Steamtown NHS

Monday, April 24 - 11:00 AM

Accomplishment - Restoration of the Union Pacific No. 4012 "Big Boy"
Between October 2019 and May 2021, Steamtown’s “Big Boy” underwent cosmetic restoration. Join a Park Ranger and a Locomotive Shop employee at the "Big Boy" as they present on what it took to restore the locomotive and put it back on display.

Wednesday, April 26 - 11:00 AM

Gratitude - Anthracite Railroads Historical Society's (ARHS) F3 No. 664
The ARHS manages the ABA set of F-unit diesel locomotives that sometimes lead Steamtown excursions. Join Rich Jahn of the ARHS for a program on historic preservation and the F3 No. 664.
Meet near the turntable at Steamtown NHS

Saturday, April 29 - 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Fun - Junior Ranger Day
Celebrate Junior Ranger Day with a day full of activities, including a scavenger hunt, ranger-led tours, coloring, and more!