AACA Museum - Keep Up To Speed
August 15, 2014


Great Race June 2011
Car Shows & Events

This Weekend!

Tall Cedars 26th Anniversary
MDA Car Show
August 17, 2014    10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Support the fight against Muscular Dystrophy and enjoy your favorite cars at the AACA Museum!

Sponsored by the Special Interest Auto Unit Tall Cedars of Lebanon Harrisburg Forest #43, AACA Museum and WHP 580 Talk Radio.

Just ahead . . . .

Corvair Club Car Show at AACA Museum
September 13


Matchbox Diecast Car Show at AACA Museum
September 21     9:00 AM - 4:00 PM 
Matchbox Trio  

A Matchbox Toy show will again be held in Hershey!  The Diecast Toy Exchange is sponsoring this Matchbox Toy show here at the AACA Museum on Sunday, September 21st from 9AM - 4 PM.   A special Dodge Viper Matchbox car will be available exclusively at this year's show - more details coming soon!  Admission to the Museum on this day will be just $5.00 per person for ages 4 and older, with children 3 and under FREE.This is a great chance for you to enjoy some miniature cars and full size cars on the same day at a terrific price!

 
Saturday, September 27

In the spirit of Smithsonian Museums, who offer free admission everyday, Museum Day Live! is an annual event hosted by Smithsonian magazine in which participating museums across the country open their doors to anyone presenting a Museum Day Live! ticket... for free.

>>Click here for more details



PA-Rallies Presents 
Endless Summer Sun Car & Truck Show at AACA Museum 
to Benefit "After the Rain"
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AACA Eastern Division Fall Meet in Hershey
October 8-11
Hershey Fall Meet

The Eastern Division AACA National Fall Meet takes place each year during the 1st full week in October.  The Hershey Region began hosting the show in 1955 and has done so each year since then.  

The meet is located in beautiful Hershey, PA on the grounds and parking lots surrounding Hersheypark and The Giant Center.  Hershey is considered one of the largest antique automobile shows and flea markets in the United States.

It consists of over 9,000 flea market spaces, over 1,000 car corral spaces, and approximately 1,500 show cars.  Each year the show attracts visitors from all over the United States and many countries throughout the world.  Some of the most unusual cars and parts can be found at Hershey.  If you love antique cars, Hershey is the place to be.

Free Admission to all areas of Flea Market, Car Corral, and Car Show.

During meet week, the AACA Museum will be open late until 9PM on Thursday, October 9 and Friday, October 10.   Sandwiches will be available for purchase in our lower level gallery - Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.   The GRAND OPENING of the Tucker Gallery is Wednesday, October 8th - get your ticket now!  Details on the GRAND OPENING are in the Night at the Museum section below.

For more information about Meet Week please visit the AACA Hershey Region website or contact the Hershey Region by phone at 717-566-7720.


 

RM Hershey auction - October 9 & 10

Held in conjunction with the AACA Eastern Fall Meet, the Hershey week brings together collectors and hobbyists from far and wide, resulting in the largest swap meet in the United States. Veteran, brass and full classic automobiles are perennial favorites at the RM Hershey auction.

This year, highlights include the John Moir A-Z Collection, a 1905 Fiat 60 HP Five-Passenger Touring by Quinby & Co., and a stunning 1930 Cadillac V-16 Roadster.

The event always garners strong support from the collector car community, shown in the high sell-through rate consistently achieved at the sale. Consignments close mid- to late-August; please contact one of our knowledgeable car specialists to consign by clicking here or by calling us at +1 519 352 4575.


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Trunk or Treat
October 25     12:00 - 3:00 PM

Gather up your miniature ghosts and goblins and head over to the AACA Museum in Hershey for a bit of Halloween fun!    All visitors 12 and under will be eligible to participate in the AACA Museum's "Trunk or Treat" program included with Museum admission.    We will offer a special
$5 admission price for everyone on October 25th.

The first stop will be craft tables where participants will decorate their own Treat bags using various car and Halloween stamps, stickers, markers and more.  Once they've personalized their own treat bag, the hunt will begin to locate a variety of "trunk or treat" spots within the main and lower levels of the Museum.    Treats will be given to each child 12 and under at each of these treat locations throughout the Museum.  We would like thank The Hershey company for supplying all the "Treats"!

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Autos & Ales
November 7th from  6:00 - 10:00 PM
 

Craft brewed beers to sample from more than 25 brewers, two live bands, cooking demonstrations with Appalachian Brewing Company, brewing demonstrations, a return of the favorite wings contest and much more!  Last year sold out, so don't wait to get your tickets - just $40 in advance.    Order your tickets by call 717-566-7100 ext. 100 or

Learn More about other upcoming special events!



Presented by RM Auctions

We're excited to announce that the
GRAND OPENING of the first phase of the Cammack Tucker Exhibit will be held during Night at the Museum on Wednesday, October 8, 2014 from 6-10 PM.

Enjoy a casual evening at the AACA Museum with friends and fellow enthusiasts while being among the first to view the Cammack Tucker Gallery  as we celebrate the Grand Opening of the first phase of this exhibit!    The Cammack Tucker gallery allows us to showcase the world's largest collection of Tucker automobiles, engines and other memorabilia in one location.   Delicious food and cocktails will be plentiful and served throughout all levels of the Museum as well as live entertainment, silent auction and automotive artist gallery.

Advance tickets required.  
$125.00 per person

Purchase online or via phone 717-566-7100 ext. 100

 
  
Photo Credit:  Mark Usciak

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Our next featured exhibit is coming soon!  
Just in time for Meet Week in Hershey.

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In the Rearview Mirror . . . 

Progress continues on the Cammack Tucker Gallery - we're looking for some volunteers who like to spackle and paint!  The original barn door from Preston Tucker's barn arrived last week and will be part of the exhibit - special thanks to the Tucker family.  

Be sure to start following us on Facebook for progress updates and Tucker Tuesdays where we're giving you some sneak peeks from the Collection.  We're still looking for support both in funds and with skilled carpentry/construction hands.   If you're able to assist contact us at exhibits@aacamuseum.org.

The AACA Museum participated in the National Night Out programs by displaying our 1941 Lincoln Zephyr Ambulance and our 1965 Plymouth Fury Police Car at local events.    We also attended the annual New Hope Auto Show the weekend of August 9 & 10.



                             Tucker Barn Door                       

                                         
Stan our Collections Coordinator with Sweet Frog         "Dyno" Don at New Hope Auto Show


Congratulations to our friends at CARLISLE Events - Celebrating 40 Years!

Corvettes at Carlisle - August 22-24
Carlisle Sports & Outdoor Show - September 5-7
Fall Carlisle - October 1-5
Fall Carlisle Auction - October 2-3
Zephyrhills Fall AutoFest at Zephyrhills, FL - November 13-16

 
AACA Museum Retail

New in retail . . .

Aluminum Tucker Sign - just $19.99



Have you bought your tickets yet?
You have to play to win!

Tickets are just $20 and proceeds benefit the AACA Family!




Just a month remains to see this great exhibit before it goes away!  


A diverse collection of rare Asian and Pacific vehicles is on display throughout the main floor of the Museum.   

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A Smithsonian Affiliate 

The AACA Museum is dedicated to the preservation and presentation of motor vehicle history in a manner that provides for the education and entertainment of our guests.

Our goal is to deliver a world class automotive experience through innovative and interactive exhibits that appeal to all ages and illustrate the historical evolution and potential future impacts of one of the most culturally defining innovations of modern times.

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