Night at the Museum

This year’s Night at the Museum (NATM) is focused on “Marques & Milestones.” The annual appreciation and fundraising event is planned for October 7th and coincides with the start of the yearly AACA Hershey Fall Meet. Again, hosted by Bill Rothermel, we feature storied vehicles from our collection of over 300 vehicles. These examples highlight significant occasions in motoring history. Here are a few:

• Iconic marque: Studebaker
  Represented by a 1932 Studebaker, Model 55 St. Regis Brougham
• The Return of Tucker ’48 #1022 – Fully operational for the first time since the 1980s
• Vintage Marque: Greyhound
  Represented by a 1952 GMC Model 4103
• The 100th Anniversary of Chrysler
  Represented by our 1958 Chrysler 300D
• The 60th Anniversary of the Ford Bronco
  Represented by our 1970 Ford Bronco

Along with sharing compelling stories, Night at the Museum celebrates the mission and accomplishments of preserving and presenting automobiles and transportation history. The event provides the perfect platform to honor and recognize individuals who have made exceptionally significant contributions to the automotive hobby.

NATM welcomes Robbie Wolfe, star of the hit show “American Pickers.” Wolfe has been hunting for “unknown treasures” since he was eight. Over the years, he has built an extensive collection of old Americana, vintage cars, and advertising memorabilia. Museum Executive Director Jeffrey Bliemeister said, “We’re excited to have Robbie as our special guest. His appreciation for vintage vehicles will add a unique perspective to the evening.” Robbie will attend the event’s reception and present the story of our 1932 Studebaker, Model 55 St. Regis Brougham.

The AACA Museum, Inc. Automotive Heritage Award will be posthumously presented to Richard O. Ullman. Mr. Ullman, who passed away in 2011, was an innovative entrepreneur who founded two successful enterprises, National Prescription Administrators, Inc., and Benecard Services, Inc. He was a devoted family man and strongly believed in giving back. As a young man, he never drove the same car for long and always looked for another project car to turn into something special. He loved cars, turned his passion into a lifelong hobby, and built a diverse collection. He generously supported the Museum in many ways, and the Richard O. Ullman Family Foundation Gallery is named in his honor. Mr. Ullman’s family will accept the award on his behalf.