Stillwater Motorcycle Works Gallery Opens
Hershey, PA | America’s Transportation Experience opened the Stillwater Motorcycle Works Gallery with a celebration and ribbon-cutting ceremony on October 27th. The opening marks the completion of a total renovation of the popular lower-level motorbike gallery space. “This is the most significant step we’ve taken to establish a permanent home for our continuous motorbike-related exhibits,”…
The Gang’s All Here!
HERSHEY, PA | “The Gang’s All Here” was the theme of the 2022 Museum of Bus Transportation Spring Fling. On June 3rd and 4th, hundreds of bus enthusiasts and industry veterans gathered in perfect weather to celebrate the history and evolution of the bus industry in North America. Thirty “visiting” coaches braved $6/gallon diesel costs…
Remembering Scott Newkam
We are saddened to learn of the death of former AACA Museum, Inc. Board Member Scott Newkam, 71, of Hershey. Mr. Newkam died due to an accident on May 29, 2022. Our hearts go out to his family and friends who are mourning this tremendous loss. Mr. Newkam served as CEO of HERCO/Hershey Entertainment &…
Route 66 Gallery Named in Honor of Rothman
Hershey, PA | The AACA Museum, Inc. — America’s Transportation Experience — honored Antonia W. “Toni” Rothman (Garnet Valley, PA) by naming the Route 66 Exhibition Space in her honor. Toni served as the AACA Museum’s first female Board of Directors member. Her 15-years of active and tireless effort while serving on the board helped guide the museum…
The AACA Museum, Inc. renovates its Motorbike Gallery
Hershey, PA | The AACA Museum, Inc. — America’s Transportation Experience — launched an initiative to upgrade its popular lower-level motorbike gallery. The complete renovation is designed to permanently showcase additional motorbikes, motorcycle memorabilia, and related objects by transforming the exhibition space into a faux vintage motorcycle shop. The exhibition space is aptly named Stillwater…
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The AACA Museum, Inc. Reinvents the Main Gallery
Hershey, PA | The AACA Museum, Inc., America’s Transportation Experience, unveils its newly reconfigured Main Gallery space. The redesign opens the area to better serve the expanding visitor base and showcase the Museum’s collection and unique exhibits. “We are proud to present a new look for our gallery that is engaging and visitor-centric,” said Stan Sipko, Museum Curator.The debut reflects a…
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AACA Museum, Inc. Celebrates with a Mortgage Burning…Paid off, Debt-free!
Hershey, PA | The AACA Museum, Inc. kicked off the New Year with an unprecedented milestone. On January 5, 2022, Museum leaders — past and present — gathered for a ceremonial mortgage burning. The event celebrated the Museum’s successful effort to satisfy its mortgage and its paid-off status with its lender PNC Bank. This tremendous…
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The AACA Museum, Inc. loses one of its founders: William H. ‘Bill’ Smith
Hershey, PA | The AACA Museum, Inc. announced today the passing of one of its primary founders: William H. “Bill” Smith. “On behalf of the entire Museum Community, our volunteers, Board members, and donors, I express condolences to Bill’s family and the loss to the hobby,” said Jeffrey Bliemeister, Museum Executive Director. “Bill was larger-than-life.…
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