Trolley Talk

Late in the 19th century, trolley fever was spreading rapidly throughout the US, and Webster and eastern Connecticut were no exception. The local system began with a trolley to take visitors from Webster railroad station to Beacon Park. Later, trolley service was extended to Worcester and eastern Connecticut. But it was all over 30 years later. Webster-Dudley Historical Society members Curtis Cleaves and John Mrazik will tell the story of the rapid expansion and rapid decline of our local trolley system. The museum will not be open for tours, through visitors will be allowed to get on the trolley. This program is sponsored in part by the Webster Cultural Council.