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Plano's Interurban Railway Museum offers weekly story time for children
By Amy Sandling Crawford
Every Friday morning at 10:30 in the lobby of the historic Interurban Railway Museum in downtown Plano, spellbound children take a magical train ride through the tales of professional storyteller Genie Hammel and her sidekick Rags.
The 30-minute fun-filled, interactive experience is aimed at toddlers and pre-school children. However, kids of all ages are welcome and often attend.
December 7: Cows Love Cookies!
Who wants cookies to eat right now!
December 14: BRRR! It's Cold!
This train is bound for the North Pole,
Ice and snow are oh-so-cold!
December 21: Trains Bring Gifts!
This train is filled with gifts and toys,
All for little girls and boys.
January 4: Watch Out for Snowballs!
This train runs faster than a deer,
"Watch out for snowballs", the children cheer!
January 11: Grab your Coats!
This train runs through heavy snow,
Grab your coats, we're ready to go!
January 18: A Mouse is on the Train!
This train travels with a mouse,
Look in the Mouseum for his house!
January 25: Rockets Blast Off!
This train carries secret cargo,
Blast Off! Rockets are on the go!.
February 1: Trains and Boats!
This train runs over a trestle so high,
Lots of boats are sailing by!
February 8: Valentines and Trains!
This train loves to carry the mail,
It brings Valentines o'er hill and dale!
February 15: GRRRR....Tigers!
This train spies Babaji in his new clothes,
Tigers want them, goodness knows!
February 22: Celebrate Black History!
This train hears Satchmo singing his song,
"It's a Wonderful World" all year long!
Ms. Genie is a master at providing young children age-appropriate ways to learn about trains. Her stories arouse their curiosity to explore the rest of the museum, especially its model train display and interactive exhibits based on the principals of electricity used to power the Texas Electric Railway cars. There's even an opportunity to board Interurban Rail Car 360, manufactured in 1911, just outside the train station for an imaginary trip down the line.
A parent or guardian must accompany all children. Large groups should contact us or call 972-241-2117 to ensure a spot in this highly popular program. Admission is free, but donations are always welcome!
About the Plano Conservancy for Historic Preservation
The Plano Conservancy for Historic Preservation, Inc., a Texas corporation 501 (c)(3) non-profit, is an organization dedicated to promote civic pride in the past, to increase preservation awareness through education and public outreach, and to provide financial assistance to protect and preserve our heritage resources for this and future generations. For more information, please visit www.planoconservancy.org or call 972-941-2117.
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