Interurban Railway Museum welcomes many during Dickens in Historic Downtown Plano Event

Many gathered at the Plano Interurban Railway Museum during Plano's "Dickens in Historic Downtown Plano" on Friday, December 5 to enjoy museum tours, two special children's story times, live performers and much more.

"The downtown area was filled with music, carolers, concessions, shopping and holiday fun," said Russell Kissick of Plano, co-founder of The Plano Conservancy for Historic Preservation, Inc., the group that manages the museum.  "This popular event also gave us the opportunity to showcase the Interurban Railway Museum to guests who have not have had the chance to experience the museum before."

The museum offered two special children's story times, featuring readings of "The Polar Express." Uniformed railway motormen were available for photo opportunities throughout the evening. The City of Plano tree lighting was a highlight of the evening, as well.

The Interurban Railway Museum is located at 901 E. 15th Street in historic downtown Plano. For more information call 972.941.2117 or visit www.planoconservancy.org

About The Plano Conservancy for Historic Preservation, Inc:
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.