November 6, 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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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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2015 AACA National Meets & Tours Announced
The AACA recently announced all of the 2015 National Meets and Tours. Next year's schedule consists of nine meets and five tours spread out across the United States, including the Winter Meet being held in Puerto Rico. The AACA Annual Meeting will once again be held in Philadelphia, PA, in February. Click here to download a complete list of the 2015 National Meets & Tours.
Don't Forget to Grab Your 2015 AACA Calendar
The AACA Calendar is always a hot item this time of year, so make sure to order yours before they are gone! This 13-month calendar runs from January 2015 to January 2016 and highlights National Meets and Tours in addition to moon phases, all Federal Holidays and many other observances. The best part of the annual calendar is getting to see the fabulous member cars showcased each time you flip the month. At a cost of $12 postpaid, these calendars also make great, inexpensive gifts for all of the car-lovers in your life! To order, call AACA Headquarters at 717-534-1910.
It's Time to Order Your 2014 AACA Christmas Cards
AACA Christmas cards are an annual tradition for many members. These beautiful 5x7 cards feature artwork from renowned artist Ken Eberts, whose paintings have graced Antique Automobile magazine covers. This year, we have two new designs...
 "A Spritely St. Nick"
1959 Austin Healey Sprite
Inside verse:
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
 "Top Down Christmas"
1957 Ford Sunliner
1954 Cadillac Coupe De Ville
Inside verse: Season's Greetings
The cards come in packs of 12 and include envelopes. Each pack is only $12 (plus shipping). Call AACA Headquarters to place your order (717-534-1910). Spread a little holiday cheer this year, AACA-style!
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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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"This Christmastide" with The Hershey Community Chorus
 December 7, 2014
Two Shows: 3:00 PM and 7:30 PM
This years concert will have a mixture of sacred Christmas music along with secular selections performed acapella and accompanied by flute and harp. Performances will take place at the AACA Museum Lower Level Gallery.
Two concerts will be held on December 7th with the first starting at 3:00 PM. A second concert will be held at 7:30 PM with an option of having a full holiday buffet dinner prior to the concert starting at 6:00 PM. Admission to these concerts is $15.00 for adults and $8.00 for children ages 6 to 11. The dinner option can be added to the evening performance by adding an additional $25.00 to the ticket price. A cash bar will be available. More information can be obtained by calling 439-6482 or emailing to info@HersheyCommunityChorus.orgPerformance Tickets |
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. Michael C. Anthony from WROZ Radio will be onsite for this event from 12-2PM >>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
We excited to share some new vehicle donations!   1970 Cadillac Conv. 1966 Ford Thunderbird Donated by Mr. Doug Bennett 
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 Details coming soon . . .
AACA Museum - 161 Society trip to Cuba
April 23 - May 1, 2015
We're putting all the details together for an exciting trip this spring!
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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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 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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