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HESSTON STEAM MUSEUM CELEBRATES “AMERICAN FAMILY DAY” ON SUNDAY, AUG. 2

JUST $25 BUYS A DAY’S WORTH OF STAYCATION FAMILY FUN!

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HESSTON, IN: Talk about family values. To mark national “American Family Day” on Sunday, Aug. 2, the HESSTON STEAM MUSEUM has prepared a special FAMILY VALUE PACK with the ultimate in staycation deals.

Just like every summer weekend, Hesston will run its steam engines both Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 1-2. The museum grounds open at 11:30 a.m. each day with trains running from noon to 5 p.m. (C.S.T.)

On Sunday however, any family (up to five members) can buy a special THREE-RIDE TICKET for just $25 – and all family members ride on that ticket.

“One of our goals here at Hesston is to spark interest and help families discover an engaging way to learn,” says Ted Rita, Hesston’s general manager. “On this day, we open our gates to the American family with an special value for them. We want them to discover our world of the steam engine.”

Special Sunday event – 100^th Birthday Celebration for Hesston’s Operating “Light Plant” engine!

On Sunday, Aug. 2, Hesston also will host a special 100^th birthday party for steam-powered engine that powers the museum’s light plant. This unique stationary engine was the first to generate electricity in the LaPorte County, Ind., court house.

Hesston will operate the engine on Sunday and even serve birthday cake – while supplies last!

About Hesston Steam Museum

Hesston Steam Museum has three sizes of real steam locomotives – including numerous full-size narrow-gauge engines that carry visitors on a spectacular two-and-a-half-mile journey through deep woods, past lakes and farm fields. The Museum also features ¼-scale and 1/8-scale steam railroads. Both meander over bridges and through an enchanting wooded landscape.

The Hesston Steam Museum is filled with other steam-powered machinery including a working sawmill, railroad steam crane, steam-powered electric power plant, steam traction engines and more.

The museum’s gift shop features toys, books, videos, hats and more for kids of all ages. Food is available at the museum grounds or visitors may bring a picnic.

The museum also is open weekends throughout the summer. For more information visit
www.hesston.org. or call 219-778-2783 (weekends).

FREE PARKING & NO ADMISSION CHARGE!

TRAIN TICKET FARES are $5 for adults and $3.00 for kids 12 and under.

TAKE I-94 TO EXIT ONE, SOUTH TO COUNTY RD 1000 NORTH OR TAKE THE INDIANA TOLL ROADTO EXIT 49,NORTH ON 139 TO COUNTY RD 1000 NORTH AND FOLLOW THE SIGNS.