Events

Experience the wonders of history firsthand through our special events. From themed workshops to historical reenactments, there's always something intriguing happening at TCHM.

Upcoming Events

Ice Cream Social at 1223 Engine

Happy 100th Birthday to the Coal Tipple!

August 21, 2025 6 - 8 pm

Get up close and personal with the historic 1223 Engine and celebrate the 100th birthday of the Coal Tipple. Enjoy FREE ice cream, games, and train tours. A family-friendly event for locomotive aficionados and ice cream connoisseurs!

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Murder! at the Museum

October 2, 2025 6 - 9 pm

A body is discovered in the Museum...and you're on the case! Bring your team of two, four, or six friends to identify suspects, conduct interviews, and put together clues to solve the mystery!

This evening of diabolical intentions and shady backstories includes dinner, drink, and dessert, prizes for the top sleuths, and a chance to explore the Museum in a whole new way.

The stage will be set as you arrive for the wedding reception of local high-school sweethearts who have brought together family and friends to celebrate. Arrive dressed as a wedding guest, and get ready to experience the twists and turns of the evening as the drama unfolds!

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Relive Local Moments

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six individuals in Victorian attire grouped on the stairs leading to a porch

Victorian Wedding Breakfast at the Lilley Mansion

In June, the Museum partnered with the Lilley Mansion to recreate the excitement surrounding a young Victorian bride on the most important day of her life, in a home decked out for the occasion and offering the culinary delights of the era.