Central Residential Historic District Trolley Rides
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The Brookings Historic Preservation Commission (BHPC) will be hosting the “Central Residential Historic District Trolley Rides” on Thursday evening, August 21st, 2025 from 5:00-7:00pm, in conjunction with “Downtown at Sundown” that evening.
The trolley rides will start at the southwest corner of 5th Street and 5th Avenue (NW corner of the Children’s Museum), and proceed clockwise through the Central Residential Historic District.
Participants will be led by horse and trolley provided by the McCrossan Boys Ranch of Sioux Falls, with narration and commentary by BHPC Commissioners.
Trolley rides will run continuous with departures every 20-30 minutes. The purpose of the event is to provide a delightful and educational experience for all ages, and to inspire appreciation for Brookings’ historic structures and rich history.
All members of the public are welcome to attend. There are no age restrictions. Roughly 10 people can ride safely at a time. There is no designated parking for the event, but plenty of local on-street parking available in the area. A designated departure area will be blocked off with cones before and during the event. People are encouraged to wait at the southeast corner of 5th Street and 5th Avenue between departures.
Any questions regarding t1his event can be directed to Matthew Weiss, BHPC chair; (605) 691-1611 or email at matthew@designarcgroup.com
