Museum Blood Drive, April 3rd
Join us April 3rd 9 am – 5 pm as we support the Central Pennsylvania Blood Bank! Everyone donating blood at this Blood Drive receives an AACA Museum, Inc. discounted pass for $3 off general admission on the day of the drive, goodies from Tröegs Independent Brewing, $1 off coupon from King Kone Creamery, and…
Remembering Richard “Dick” Taylor
Honoring a Life Well-Lived We are saddened to announce the passing of Richard Taylor of Mansfield, Ohio, on Saturday, March 13th after a courageous 11-year battle with neuroendocrine pancreatic cancer. Richard was well-known in the antique vehicle hobby and was one of the “founding fathers” of the AACA Museum, Inc. He was deeply dedicated to…
The Museum Teams with PBS to Present “Driving While Black”
Today, AACA Museum, Inc. Executive Director Jeffrey Bliemeister announced the debut of a new program in the Museum’s celebration of Black History Month. For the remainder of February, the Museum’s in-house 1950s Drive-In Theater display will show the new PBS documentary, “Driving While Black: Race, Space and Mobility in America”‘ daily as part of its…
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The Ardun Hemi: Onsite and Now Online Via Zoom
As part of our “Yeah, It’s Got a HEMI!” featured exhibit, The AACA Museum, Inc. is pleased to welcome racing champion and Eastern Museum of Motor Racing Curator Lynn Paxton on Saturday, February 20th at 10:00 am. Bringing a wealth of experience and knowledge, Mr. Paxton presents “The history, specifics, and anecdotes of the Ardun…
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2020 Annual Appeal
Thanks to you and our other generous donors, your Museum has gotten through the most difficult year any of us can remember. COVID-19 required us to close from March through late June. Even after we reopened, it was not possible to resume “business as usual.” Health requirements limited the number of visitors we could admit.…
Museum Announces Mandated Closure
With the hope of a vaccine seemingly within reach, we have reason to be optimistic about the future. Covid-19, however, is not going quietly. Daily record numbers of confirmed cases are pressing health systems to their limits. Therefore the Governor of Pennsylvania announced a return to shutdowns to slow the spread of the virus. Beginning…
A Showcase for Bus History in North America
The Museum of Bus Transportation’s (MOBT) merger with the AACA Museum, Inc. creates a national showcase for bus history in North America. From its beginnings in 1994, the MOBT’s goal was to establish a first-class museum to preserve the heritage of the industry and educate the public on bus transportation’s contributions to American history. Merging and…
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The 2019 Corvette Winner Gets His Ride
The C8 Corvette was a hot commodity when it made its debut in 2019. With mid-engine supercar performance at a Chevrolet price, initial year production sold out quickly. Finally, after several production-related delays, our 2019 Corvette raffle winner, Lenearo Ashford of Shepherdstown, West Virginia, received his prized Corvette. On December 3rd, Lenearo picked up his new ride…
