Memorial Day Weekend Train Ride In West Chester

WEST CHESTER, PA —Looking for a relaxing Memorial Day weekend activity while remembering those who served our nation?

Ride the train through scenic Chester County from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday, May 28.

Take a round-trip ride to Glen Mills. Meet at 230 E. Market St, West Chester. The cost is $22 for adults, $15 for children: and $5 for military veterans.

More information is available here.

Here are some additional events for Memorial Day weekend:

• Malvern Borough parade: The historical borough of Malvern will celebrate Memorial Day with the borough's 153rd annual parade at 1 p.m. Sunday, June 4 . Recognized as among the oldest memorial commemoration in America, the parade in 2023 will continue the tradition of honoring the men and women who have served our country and especially those who gave their lives in defense of our freedom. The parade route will follow King Street from the Malvern Fire Station west to Warren Avenue, south to Monument Avenue then west to the Memorial Park.

• Radnor Memorial Day Parade: 9:45 a.m. Monday, May 29, Runnymede and South Wayne avenues. Antique cars will be on display. There is a memorial day display case exhibit in the Radnor Memorial Library, 114 West Wayne Ave., Wayne, PA 19087
• Moshulo 90’s Dance Party: 10 p.m. Sunday, May 28: A 90s dance party. Meet at 401 Christopher Columbus Blvd. Philadelphia; Top 40 HipHop throwbacks.

History of Memorial Day

The history of Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, dates back to 1868, when Gen. John A. Logan called for a day of remembrance to honor the Northern lives lost amid battle during the Civil War that had ended just a few years earlier, according to History.com.

As time passed, more and more people called it Memorial Day, and it became a federal holiday in 1971.

Day of Remembrance

Every year, a national moment of remembrance is held at 3 p.m. local time on Memorial Day.

No matter where they are or what they’re doing, Americans are asked to pause for one minute in silence to remember military personnel who have given their lives in service to their country.

According to the Department of Veterans Affairs, the midday time was chosen because it’s when many Americans will be enjoying their freedoms on a national holiday.