Shohola Railroad & Historical Society

Shohola Railroad & Historical Society Shohola Caboose Museum Members are encouraged to bring memorabilia for display and discussion, which coincide with evening’s program.

The Shohola Railroad and Historical Society, popularly know as “The Caboose Group” was formed March 19, 1991 for the specific purpose of preserving and maintaining the Shohola Caboose. When the group’s constitution was completed in October of that year, its goal had been expanded to include the preservation of local history and railroad history, especially as it relates to the Shohola area. The Sh

ohola Railroad and Historical Society meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month at seven o’clock PM in the Shohola Township Municipal Building, 159 Twin Lakes Road. The free program is held before the meetings begin. The public and new members are always welcome to attend. For information on monthly programs, special events, or to be a speaker, please contact Erin Shadler at 570-875-7298 or Bridgette Backus at 201-819-1635

Current President - Martha Shadler 570-296-2304

Bridgette Backus - Vice President 201-819-1635

LuAnn Storms - Secretary 570-559-7321

Nick Luca - Treasurer 570-559-7489

Linda Harding - Trustee
Janet Day - Trustee
Ed Backus - Trustee

06/03/2026

The Shohola Railroad and Historical Society is hosting a presentation, tonight, June 3, at 7 pm at the Shohola Township Building on Twin Lakes Road. Dennis Lee, a NY Film Producer will be our speaker. The topic is Old Dingmans Ferry before the intrusion of Tocks Island. Full screen pictures will bring the story to life. Also included is the story of Chief Thundercloud, aka Dominick Plante, a Blackfoot Indian Scout, Pony Express Rider, and a member of Buffalo Bills Show. He was the model for the US Nickel as well as the Five Dollar Gold Piece.
He is buried in Dingmans Ferry.
Following the presentation and light refreshments we will hold our monthly meeting which you are welcome to attend.

05/06/2026

Shohola Railroad and Historical Society and Author David Pierce would like to invite you to attend our presentation on Wednesday, May 6 at 7 PM. We will be meeting at the Shohola Township Municipal Building located at 159 Twin Lakes Road in Shohola, PA.
We will be holding a discussion about the ill-fated Tocks island Dam.
Thousands lost their homes, farms, camps, and businesses to forced government acquisition, but mass opposition defeated the dam and resulted in today’s Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area.
Please join us for a free presentation based on the authors book…
“Damned If You Do”. Refreshments following. You are also invited to attend our “Caboose Group” meeting after the program.

11/21/2025

The Shohola Recreation Committee in conjunction with Shohola Railroad and Historical Society is holding their annual Christmas event workshop at the Shohola Municipal Building located at 159 Twin Lakes Road(not the Caboose), December 6 from 12 to 3 pm. All Shohola Area children are invited to participate in crafts and other activities. Snacks for all the children. Santa will arrive by Firetruck around 1 pm. He will listen to the children’s Christmas wishes. Bring your camera.

10/25/2025

The Shohola Railroad and Historical Society will present”A look back in Time. Shohola 1880’s to 1950 “ at the November 5th meeting at 7 pm in The Twnsp. Building at 159 Twin Lakes Road. The program will be presented by Linda Harding Buchmann, lifelong resident of the area. Her topics will include early bridges, school houses, logging, Glen attractions and more. This event is free including refreshments. Bring a friend and take a step back into the areas history. You may find some surprises.

09/23/2025

The Shohola Railroad and Historical Society will be hosting a presentation on Wednesday, October1 at 7:00 pm at the Shohola Township Municipal Building on Twin Lakes Road. The speaker will be Patty-Lynn Decker who will be giving a talk on the D&H Canal. Please feel free to join us. Refreshments will be served.

08/28/2025

On Wednesday , September 3, the Shohola Railroad and Historical Society, will be hosting a presentation titled ,
The Quest of the Shohola Stone - a Pursuit of Joining History and Legend. Local resident David Vonderheide, will be presenting the program. The meeting will be at the Shohola Township Building, on Twin Lakes Road at 7.00 pm. Refreshments will be served

07/28/2025

The Shohola Railroad and Historical Society will be meeting at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 6 at the Shohola Twp. Bldg.located at 159 Twin Lakes Road. This month’s presentation is a group of former students speaking about attending the Smith-Nelson School during the early 1950’s. Join them for a look back in time, followed by refreshments. Cats Meow Smith-Nelson schoolhouse replicas will be available.

06/27/2025

Join us on July 2 at 7:00 pm, at the Shohola Township Municipal Building for a presentation on St. Jacobi Lutheran Church. The program will be presented by Retired DV teacher Petra Kluge. Refreshments will be served.

11/27/2021

The Shohola Railroad and Historical Society has been notified that Santa will be at the Caboose on Saturday, Dec. 11 from 1:00-2:30! He will arrive by firetruck and will distribute toys to all the children. Bring your cameras!

Ed Nikles, Jr. of Nikles Custom Builders in Milford will bring his collection of Apothecary Bottles from Pike County to ...
08/20/2021

Ed Nikles, Jr. of Nikles Custom Builders in Milford will bring his collection of Apothecary Bottles from Pike County to the next Shohola Railroad and Historical Society meeting. If you attended Ed's two previous presentations, you know how interesting they were. This discussion and display of Pharmacy, or Apothecary bottles, sold in the area is bound to be just as entertaining! If you grew up in Pike County perhaps seeing some of these bottles will bring back memories of a bygone time! Do you remember Stripple's Drug store? If you didn't grow up here, come and learn about our history and where Stripple's was located! All interested persons are encouraged to attend this program on Wed. Sept 1st at 7p.m. at the Shohola Municipal Building, 159 Twin Lakes Rd. for this unique display and talk. Join us for refreshments afterwards.

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PO Box 79 128 PA-Route 434
Shohola, PA
18458

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+15708324627

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