March 19, 2000
Contact: Phil Morse, Executive Director, Seashore Trolley Museum, (207) 967-2712, Public 967-2800
Press Contact: Greg Burke of IMS-21, (207) 985-1766, greg@ims21.net
Participants who sign up for this exciting new program will also receive a Free Yankee Cookbook, Farmers Almanac, a New England Wall Calendar, and a choice of one of two books: Yankee Home Hints Book or Home Remedies From the Country Doctor. The retail cost of these additional bonus items alone is worth $45 and the regular price for a one-year Yankee Magazine subscription is $24. Essentially, Trolley Museum supporters are getting $69 worth of Magazine subscriptions, books and calendars for only $20. This complete package will be available at the Kennebunk Home Show March 18th and 19th at the Seashore Trolley Museums booth.
This year marks the 100th birthday of Car #31 and the continuation of a fundraising program that began in 1999 to completely restore the Museum's Flagship Trolley Car. $24,000 has already been raised toward the restoration, educational outreach programs and special interpretive exhibits for Car #31. An additional $22,000 is needed to complete the programs and restoration.
"We have had over 150 subscriptions already for this great Yankee Magazine program" commented Seashore Trolley Museum Executive Director Phil Morse. "Of course we are offering $69 worth of books and magazines for only $20."
"Through this program individuals and businesses can give a gift that gives back to their own community," said Jamie Trowbridge, Yankee's publishing director.
The Seashore Trolley Museum is the world’s oldest & largest museum of mass transit vehicles and is home to the National Collection of American Streetcars. This living history museum offers a nostalgic journey into the past and a living memory of the grand trolley era for all ages to enjoy. For additional information or to order your Yankee Subscription please call the Trolley Museum at 207-967-2712 or visit them at the Kennebunk Home Show March 18th and 19th.
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The Seashore Trolley Museum has been operated by the New England Electric Railway Historical Society since 1939 as a 501 (c) 3 non-profit educational institution.