October 30, 2014
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 Veteran's Day Salute!Tuesday, November 11th
In honor of all Veterans, the AACA Museum offers complimentary admission to all Veterans on Veteran's Day. We will have a 1942 Ford Jeep as a special exhibit feature. Active duty military receive complimentary admission with military ID year-round. Thank you for your service to our great country!
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Tickets have now been SOLD OUT for this event. Designated drivers tickets will remain available for those who will not be tasting the beers.
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It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! (Or it will be soon!)
 Old Favorites: Trains, Trains & More Trains, Holiday Trees, Ernie's Taxi from "It's a Wonderful Life", Sammy the Snowplow, Grinch Scavenger Hunt, Mr. Beep, MINI Snowmobile "Monster Machine" and more!
New for 2014 - Vintage Bicycle display, 1959 Pontiac Catalina Safari, Sports Cars & More!
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Karolyn Grimes from "It's A Wonderful Life"
November 23rd at The Hershey Theatre
If you're a fan of "It's a Wonderful Life" be sure to get your tickets to see Karolyn Grimes at The Hershey Theatre on November 23rd. Kick off your 2014 holiday season with a rare opportunity to see this original cast member from the classic film It's A Wonderful Life. Karolyn Grimes, the actress who played Jimmy Stewart's daughter "Zuzu" in the film, will speak at Hershey Theatre. A special VIP reception is also planned with a "Meet and Greet with Karolyn Grimes", hors d'oeuvres reception and VIP seating - space is limited and VIP tickets are available via Cornwall Manor. Regular show tickets are available via the Hershey Theatre. Grimes is best known for her famous line, "every time a bell rings, an angel gets his wings." ZuZu Bailey won the hearts of millions in the classic 1946 film, It's A Wonderful Life. Grimes will speak about her life growing up as a child actor and her role in It's A Wonderful Life. She will also show clips from the movie and share moments from the film and memories of behind the scenes experiences with Jimmy Stewart and other cast members. The event will be hosted by Cornwall Manor, and all proceeds from the event will go toward the retirement community's "Future Fund" for the construction of its new skilled nursing facility. The overall event sponsors are Jeanne and Ed Arnold. Ernie's taxi from "It's a Wonderful Life" will be taken to The Hershey Theatre for this program. >>Regular Event tickets>> VIP Ticket informationErnie's Taxi from It's a Wonderful Life will be on display at the AACA Museum throughout our Cars & Christmas Exhibit November 14- January 4th with the exception of November 23rd when it will be moved to The Hershey Theatre to be part of this special program.
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Give back this holiday Season! 
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Hess Truck Mobile Museum
November 30th 10AM - 4PM
Join us for a fun filled holiday event featuring the Hess Truck mobile museum with 50 years of Hess Truck history and a kids' zone with a bank of toy truck computer ages and other activities. This will be located in the AACA Museum parking area. >>Learn More  
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All Aboard! 
New for this year! Come dressed in your finest pajamas as we enjoy some fun & kid friendly foods, tour the holiday exhibits and model train displays here at the AACA Museum then watch The Polar Express movie! Movie will begin @ 7:00 PM.
Advance tickets required. Regular Admission $15, Children 4-12 Years - $10, Children 3 & Under are FREE.
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In the Rearview Mirror
Each year the AACA Museum is home to the Matchbox Collector Toy Show. Motor Week television was here to film this year's show and we're excited to share this segment with our readers! Mark your calendar for September 27, 2015 as we plan for next year's show!
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 Congratulations to the winners of this year's Raffle!2014 Camaro (or $17,000 cash) Chuck Crane from Fayetteville, TX $3,000 cash Dwight Foster from Lewisberry, PA $1,000 cash Joel Keefer from Fredericksburg, TX Winners need not be present to win and is responsible for all taxes. Camaro Donated by Klick Lewis 
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AACA Museum Retail
Tucker '48 Models Just in time for holiday gift giving!
A metal 1:43 scale hand-built white metal model (not diecast) of the famous Tucker '48! Exclusive to the AACA Museum, this one-of-a-kind model was produced by Brooklin Models Limited. Available in three colors that match to match the Cammack Tucker collection automobiles here at the AACA Museum - Tucker Maroon, Tucker Grey (silver) and bronze. The models will be labeled both on the car and packaging with the chassis # and the color.
Models will be available in mid-late November in our retail store, but pre-orders are being accepted now! $139.99 Orders for within the USA >>International Orders >> Here are a few "Behind the Scenes" photos of the models being created in the United Kingdom.       Photos courtesy of Brooklin Models
More on Brooklin Models:Brooklin Models Limited is currently the world's leading manufacturer of 1/43 scale hand-built white metal models. The manufacturing process includes the meticulous creation of brass masters, from which vulcanized rubber moulds are made. Body moulds are created by the careful layering of strips of virgin rubber onto the master, encasing it in a steel frame, and vulcanizing at over 300°F. Centrifugal casting machines are used for creating baseplates, headlights, wheels, dashboards, seats and other small parts. Each white metal body, as well as the numerous small parts, is then individually and fastidiously cleaned of flash and other imperfections. Bodies and sub-assemblies are then hand sprayed with automotive quality paints. Final assembly and packaging is also accomplished by hand, one model at a time. The manufacture of models occurs in three week runs, with several hundred pieces of one to three new models with the balance of the schedule used to replace "low stock" models. Overall, approximately 20,000 models are produced in a given year, with the average production run for an individual model over a five year period rarely exceeding 1000.
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 Congratulations to our friends at CARLISLE Events - Celebrating 40 Years!
Zephyrhills Fall AutoFest at Zephyrhills, FL - November 13-16
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Other current exhibits:
Special "Spirited" Vehicles - October 13 - October 31
Haunted Harley Davidson, 2 hearses, coffin car and many orange & black vehicles 
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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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