If you're like me and love to travel back in time, the 115th birthday celebration of the New York Subway is for you.
New York Transit Museum director Concetta Bencivenga told ABC7 that families, friends, and visitors come in droves this time of year. We love to host them here at the museum. It's a really special time."
One of the most popular events is a trip back in time aboard the vintage subway cars.
"Starting the Sunday after Thanksgiving and continuing until New Year's Day, the cars will start at the F line subway station on Second Avenue on Manhattan's Lower East Side and will end at the Harlem station," Bencivenga said while sitting in a 1960s Blue Bird subway car. These cars carried riders to the world's fair during the 1960s.
One of the biggest displays though is the fleet of vintage cars that are on both sides of a decommissioned subway station set for a giant swing party.
"Four swing bands spaced throughout the museum will provide the music. We have partnered with New York Distillery and will have a cocktail called the 'Bee's Knees,' which is a rip on a prohibition era cocktail. We're really excited about that."
This is the sixth year of hosting the December 12 party.
"Things like the incandescent light bulbs, rattan seats, ceiling fans, and ads reflecting the period bring back the nostalgia. What better way to have a swing party?"
The events are very popular and draw interest from people who come to New York City for the holidays.
The best part? You just tap or swipe your fare card and you're ready to go.
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