Trolley Barn

03/08/2022

For inquiries about the current schedule and/or COVID restrictions, call the Trolley Barn at (408) 293-2276. Thank you.

12/23/2021

We are excited for this Sunday’s light shows. Due to the Omicron variant, we are canceling our January light show events. We are asking for our followers to help spread the word in our local community!

12/04/2021

12/03/2021

History Park and Trolley Barn & Trolley is closed to the general public in December due to History Park hosting Heritage Holiday Light Show which has special hours and requires ticket purchase.

To purchase tickets for December special events, please visit History Park's website at https://historysanjose.org/

We believe events should be fun, stress-free, and affordable. History San José offers two unique sites, which can accommodate practically any event design.

11/02/2021

Trolley will be available most weekend days in November between 12:00P-3:00P.

Face Masks must be worn in the Park, on the trolley and inside all buildings.

Buildings: limited to 10 people inside at any one time.

If you are visiting the Trolley Barn, please be aware of building occupancy and always wear face masks.

Other dates for closure and/or possible closure due to unforeseen circumstances may occur. Please call the Trolley Barn for the current day's operating schedule at (408) 293-2276 Thank you.

10/16/2021

10/04/2021

Due to special events, History Park is closed to visitors all weekend days for the remainder of 2021.

TROLLEY BARN AND TROLLEY WILL CONTINUE OPERATING AND BEING OPEN ON A MODIFIED BASIS.

Trolley will be available most weekend days for the remainder of 2021 between 12:00P-3:30P on the outside line. Trolley Boarding will be done OUTSIDE at pedestrian entrance/exit of History Park. Access to the Trolley Barn will also be same hours; accessible via the outside History Park Trolley doors (where the trolleys enter/exit the Trolley Barn). Visitors will be prohibited from going through the Trolley Barn and on to the grounds.

Face Masks must be worn in the Park and inside all buildings.

Buildings: limited to 10 people inside at any one time.

NO RESTROOM ACCESS during these limited hours/days.

If you are visiting the Trolley Barn, please be aware of building occupancy and always wear face masks.

Other dates for closure and/or possible closure due to issues may occur. Please call the Trolley Barn for the current day's operating schedule at (408) 293-2276 Thank you.

08/31/2021

History Park is officially re-opened with the following guidelines:

Face Masks must be worn in the Park and inside all buildings.

Buildings: limited to 10 people inside at any one time.
Public restrooms inside the Pacific Hotel are open to the public.

If you are visiting the Trolley Barn, please be aware of building occupancy and always wear face masks.

Trolley is currently NOT operating due to major power transformer issue. Work is in progress and hopefully repair work will be done by end of September.

Other dates for closure and/or possible closure due to issues may occur. Please call the Trolley Barn for the current day's operating schedule at (408) 293-2276
Thank you.

08/18/2021

photo courtesy of Michael Stone - Seen in Canada!

08/05/2021

08/05/2021

No Trolley service this weekend due to power issue; Saturday August 7 & Sunday August 8

07/30/2021

No Trolley service this weekend due to power issue; Saturday July 31 & Sunday August 1

07/22/2021

History Park is officially re-opened with the following guidelines:
Face Masks must be worn in the Park and inside all buildings.
Buildings: limited to 10 people inside at any one time.

Public restrooms inside the Pacific Hotel are open to the public.
If you are visiting the Trolley Barn, please be aware of building occupancy and always wear face masks.

Trolley is operating on most Saturday and Sunday again between noon - 330p. Face masks are to be worn.

Other dates for closure and/or possible closure due to issues may occur. Please call the Trolley Barn for the current day's operating schedule at (408) 293-2276

Thank you.

07/05/2021

https://ctrc.org/ctrc-blog/move-to-niles?fbclid=IwAR1tWGreS7DWVUbtCytNbv1V0RZdpqxNZ_d4p_xwXiPSKYwX2gpeueVIR0Q

Preserving the historical heritage of railroading and trolleys in the Santa Clara Valley of California.

06/30/2021

History Park is officially re-opened with the following guidelines:
Face Masks must be worn in the Park and inside all buildings.
Buildings: limited to 10 people inside at any one time.
Public restrooms inside the Pacific Hotel are open to the public.

If you are visiting the Trolley Barn, please be aware of building occupancy and always wear face masks.

Trolley is operating on most Saturday and Sunday again. Face masks are to be worn.

Sunday July 4 History Park, Trolley and Trolley Barn will be closed.

Other dates for closure and/or possible close due to scheduling issues may occur. Please call the Trolley Barn for current day's operating schedule at (408) 293-2276

Thank you.

06/17/2021

History Park is officially re-opened with the following guidelines:

Face Masks must be worn in the Park and inside all buildings.
Buildings: limited to 10 people inside at any one time.

Public restrooms inside the Pacific Hotel are open to the public.

05/19/2021

Are you a Storyteller? Gardener? Trolley Enthusiast? Do you enjoy engaging in conversation with strangers? If so attend our Volunteer Open House on May 20th @ History Park anytime between 11 am and 1 pm. Or you can simply apply online at historysanjose.org/volunteer

03/18/2021

Today is Transit Driver Appreciation Day. Thanks to our History Park CTRC volunteers who have been running the vintage trolleys in the park for decades!

03/12/2021

The Trolley Barn, Trolley and other indoor facilities inside History Park continue to be closed due to COVID-19. History Park is open Monday-Friday 8am-4pm for walk thru visitors (public restrooms are closed).

12/07/2020

The vintage “arrow” sign, which dates to the early 1950s, has been restored and installed at History Park in San Jose.

11/29/2020

https://www.ktvu.com/news/san-joses-christmas-in-the-park-to-be-a-drive-through-event-this-year

Tickets go on sale Tuesday for San Jose’s Christmas in the Park. This year, the beloved holiday tradition will be a drive-thru event. For the first time in 41 years, it will also be held in a new setting with a fee.

11/13/2020

https://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2020/11/12/christmas-in-the-park-san-jose-drive-thru-history-park-covid-19-coronavirus/

One of the Bay Area's most popular holiday traditions will go on despite the COVID-19 pandemic, but this year's Christmas in the Park in San Jose will be a very different experience.

07/30/2020

The Trolley Barn and Trolley continue to remain closed in compliance with city, county and state orders regarding sheltering in place and COVID-19. History Park has reopened to walk thru visitors. All buildings (including public restrooms) remained closed.

06/29/2020

The Trolley Barn and Trolley continue to remain closed in compliance with city, county and state orders regarding sheltering in place and COVID-19. History Park has reopened to walk thru visitors. All buildings remained closed.

05/30/2020

The Trolley Barn and History Park continue to remain closed in compliance with city, county and state orders regarding sheltering in place and COVID-19. We hope to be able to see everyone soon.

05/01/2020

As the shelter in place order in Santa Clara County has been extended History Park and the Trolley Barn continues to be closed unfortunately. May everyone be safe.

03/11/2020

EFFECTIVE immediately Trolley Barn and Trolley will not be open or operating as a precaution to the corona virus. History Park will remain open during normal business hours for visitors to walk through, but all houses will be closed to walk through traffic. Currently, we are scheduled to be closed thru 3/31. Please check back for updates. Thank you.

01/17/2020

**NEW HOURS, effective immediately: History Park, Trolley Barn & Trolley opens at 12:00.

Schedule for January & February 2020 subject to change; for last minute schedule check, please call us at 408-293-BARN (2276)

All Sat/Sun; normal operating hours.

01/08/2020

https://www.ktvu.com/news/osh-reborn-sort-of-7-new-stores-set-to-open-in-south-bay

Orchard Supply Hardware is making somewhat of a comeback. A new store, Outdoor Supply Hardware will take over seven of their former locations and they're hoping to recreate the appeal of the original.

01/04/2020

**NEW HOURS, effective immediately: History Park, Trolley Barn & Trolley opens at 12:00.

Schedule for January 2020 subject to change; for last minute schedule check, please call us at 408-293-BARN (2276)

All Sat/Sun; normal operating hours.

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12/14/2019

**NEW HOURS, effective immediately: History Park, Trolley Barn & Trolley opens at 12:00.

Schedule for December 2019 subject to change; for last minute schedule check, please call us at 408-293-BARN (2276)

Normal operating hours all Sat/Sun in December 2019.

10/30/2019

**NEW HOURS, effective immediately: History Park, Trolley Barn & Trolley opens at 12:00.

Schedule for November 2019 subject to change; for last minute schedule check, please call us at 408-293-BARN (2276)

All Saturdays and Sundays, Trolley and Trolley Barn will be operating normal hours.

09/10/2019

**NEW HOURS, effective immediately: History Park, Trolley Barn & Trolley opens at 12:00.

Schedule for September & October 2019 subject to change; for last minute schedule check, please call us at 408-293-BARN (2276)

All Saturdays and Sundays, Trolley and Trolley Barn will be operating normal hours.

09/01/2019