Shore Line Trolley Museum Part Of Connecticut Open House Day

EAST HAVEN, CT - East Haven’s own Shore Line Trolley Museum will participate in the 15th Annual Connecticut Open House Day – a unified celebration of the state’s fascinating world of art, history, and tourism – on June 8.

During this one-day event, The Shore Line Trolley Museum, along with more than 200 other organizations and attractions throughout the state, will open its doors and offer special incentives to visitors.

This exciting statewide event, sponsored by the Connecticut Office of Tourism (COT), is designed to broaden awareness among residents of Connecticut’s exceptional cultural and tourism assets and encourage them to become ambassadors who share their newfound discoveries with visiting family and friends.

In addition to the Museum’s regular program of trolley rides and tours, The Shore Line Trolley Museum will feature incentives and programs including:
• ½ price off all admission and museum store items
• A drawing to win a Connecticut themed gift basket courtesy of Tiny Toes Gift Baskets and More
• Free promotional materials (while they last).

To qualify for any Open House Day special, at least one person in each visiting group must show a valid Connecticut driver’s license.

Connecticut Open House Day also includes opportunities to become a Connecticut Ambassador as part of COT’s Ambassador Program, an ongoing initiative designed to cultivate pride among residents in the state’s many diverse historic, arts, tourism and entertainment treasures. For more information about Connecticut Open House Day, visit www.CTvisit.com or call 1-888-CTvisit.

The Shore Line Trolley Museum, a National Historic District, is the oldest continuously operated suburban street railway in the US.

The Connecticut Office of Tourism brings together tourism, historic preservation, history, and the arts. Its mission is to preserve and promote Connecticut’s cultural and tourism assets in order to enhance the quality of life and economic vitality of the state.