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GIVEAWAY- 4 tickets to The Ol' Susquehanna Mine Train

at The Delaware River Railroad Excursion

May 20, 2024

 Do you have a kiddo that's crazy about choo choo's? Then this awesome giveaway is for you! This giveaway is for 4 tickets to the Ol' Susquehanna Mine Train. 

Come tour the grounds, listen to an interactive history of the ol' Susquehanna Mine and pan for real gem stones you can take home. One person in each group  can "blow the mine" and everyone can witness the mine shaft explosion.* 

Gemstone Panning is a great activity for all ages.  Participants may find up to 11 ounces of gemstones in a single bag which may include amethyst, rubies, rose quartz, emeralds, crystals, and an arrowhead.  All gems are of high quality and may be suitable for cutting, polishing, and mounting.  With every mine train ticker you will  receive one bag of  mining ore from  the Ole' Susquehanna Mine.

Upon arriving at the mine site your guide will tell you the story of Sylas Smith and how he found the mine and about his tragic death which left the mind uncovered until this very year! Next you will walk over the the Ole' Susquehanna mines operating sluice and learn how to pan for gem stones. once you understand how to pan give it a try and see if you can find some gems.




 

This fun giveaway is for 4 tickets to the Ol' Susquehanna Mine Train at the Delaware River Railroad Excursion in Phillipsburg NJ. To enter this giveaway, fill out this form.