The Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, 300 Gap Road, Strasburg, has announced on-site railroading merit badge workshops for Saturdays, Sept. 20 and Nov. 15.

The programs will offer an opportunity for boys and girls ages 11 through 17 who are involved in Scouting to learn by working with historic artifacts and model trains. The daylong workshops will feature various railroad-themed activities, including tours, demonstrations, and a G-scale model railroad simulation. All requirements will be fulfilled in a single day. A unique Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania "Railroading Merit Badge" patch is an extra reward for participants who complete the workshop at the museum.

Scouts must be accompanied by an adult at all times. The workshops are capped at 25 Scouts each and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. People may purchase tickets for one Scout and one accompanying adult for a set fee or tickets for three Scouts and one adult for a discounted fee.

For more information and to register, search for "Railroading Merit Badge Workshop" at http://www.eventbrite.com.

To learn more about the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, visit http://www.rrmuseumpa.org or call 717-687-8628.