Local volunteer and historian, Sharon Mallory, helped develop the program and personally researched and scripted each tour, as well as trained each docent to make the experience of stepping back in time more realistic. "Wichita’s history is incredible and many people do not know it. Even if they have lived here all of their life, they simply do not know Wichita’s rich history," said Mallory. "I want to make sure our heritage continues to live on and with each tour, I’m giving them a piece of it to carry on," she said.

This is the fourth year for trolley tours. New this year is the addition of three theme tours that focus on Art Sculpture, Architectural and Frank Lloyd Wright. Each tour will follow the theme that the name suggests. All trips begin at the Wichita Boathouse and Visitors Information Center in the heart of the River District, at 335 W. Lewis. Enjoy Wichita and relax on the replica-19th Century American Heritage Streetcar trolley that features more room and air-conditioning. Wichita’s two newest trolleys will be dedicated to the tours. Trips last approximately 1-½ hours and travel by some of Wichita’s most distinguished historic neighborhoods and establishments.

Tours run Thursdays and Fridays at 10 AM; Saturday 10 AM and noon during the summer months of June 3 through September 4. Reservations are requested, but not required. Trolleys do fill up, as there is a 25-passenger capacity. Trolleys are wheelchair accessible. Admission is $10 for adults; $8 for seniors and youth and children under 6 are free. Group tours available. For information or reservations, call 337-9088 or visit www.wichita.gov.

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