Columbia Historic Preservation Society
Columbia Historic Preservation Society Columbia, Pennsylvania, a historic town known for history and commerce for 300 years. Come visit the Columbia Historic Preservation Society and experience Columbia of past and present with displays of our 300 years as Wright's Ferry in 1726 and renamed Columbia in 1788 on its bid to be the Capital of the United States.
Our newest addition to our museum is over 3,000 square feet of model railroading on two floors. The first level is the Lower Susquehanna Model Railroaders O Gauge, nominated in 2025 by Lionel Trains as one of the best train displays in America. This 1,000-square-foot train display will thrill the children and of course the child at heart.
On our second floor, the Columbia & Susquehanna Model Railroad HO Gauge display is over 2,000 square feet of beautiful landscaping and picturesque scenery.
In addition to offering published articles and books on the town’s history, the museum houses a model train display, artifacts, a research room, microfilm archive, and publications pertaining to the history of this Susquehanna river town.
Open Saturday and Sunday from 1-4 PM.
Free to the public, donations accepted.
Amenities
- Accessible
- Parking Available
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