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Trolley Back In Time, Onboard the Trolley!
See where Abraham Lincoln surveyed and molded himself for his future.
Historic Petersburg Trolley Tours
        
        Climb aboard the Trolley, sit back and relax as we bring the history of historic Petersburg Illinois and surrounding area to you.

        We will take you past several points of interest along your journey back in history.  Petersburg is rich in Victorian Homes most of which were built in the 1860's and 1870's.  Petersburg grew when many of the New Salem residents moved to Petersburg.  A short time later, New Salem ceased to exist. 

        During your journey into history, you will be entertained by a narrative of points of interest along the way.  We will stop  for a  short while in downtown Petersburg.  At this time, you may choose to disembark and enjoy the downtown area on foot.  There are a variety of shops and eateries  to wander through.  Don't worry, the trolley will return to pick you up.  Your ticket includes a round trip back to Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site.  The Trolley runs on an hourly schedule.  Consult with your conductor as to the return pick up times as well as the time of the last trolley  of the day.
Relax and Enjoy the Rich History Petersburg has to offer. 
Charter
Seasonal Operation

Spring/Fall: Weekends Only
Summer: Tuesday-Sunday

(closed occasionally for charters)
Some of the Highlights of the Tour

Ann Rutledge  *  Edward Laning  *  Hobart Hamilton  *  Peter McCue-Racing Quarter Horse  *  Caleb Barrett Laning  *  Edgar Lee Master-Author/Poet  *  Congressman Thompson Ware McNeely  *  Lincoln Survey Mark  *  Tiffany Window-Central Presbyterian Church  *  Peter Lukins  *  George Warburton  *  State Representative Nathaniel Branson  *  "The Awakening Land"  - TV Mini-series
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Boarding Point & Ticket Information

Boarding Point - Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site Visitor's Center,  15588 History Lane, Petersburg, IL 62675 (217) 632-4000

For Ticket Information, visit the New Salem Lincoln League's   Souvenir Shop & Bookstore, located in Lincoln's New Salem State Historic  Site.  Adults $9.00, Child (7-12yrs) $5.00 (FREE with paid Adult), Child (6 and under) free with paid adult.
* pricing subject to change without notice