Museum Sponsors the BBC (Beautiful Brass Cars)
For over 20 years, the BBC (Beautiful Brass Cars) Tour, most recently led by Patrick and Marcy Gamble, stood as one of the premier gatherings for enthusiasts of cars built before 1916. It was a rolling celebration of history, craftsmanship, and community. Though the original tour concluded in 2023, the memories remain fresh, and the…
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Remembering Road Map Collector David J. Leach
The America’s Transportation Experience family is saddened to announce the passing of Road Map Collector’s Association member David James Leach, 74, of Lemoyne, Pennsylvania. He was known for his fun, generous personality and passion for collecting. For years, the Museum benefited from David’s dedication to envisioning, curating, and maintaining the Historic Road Maps exhibit in…
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Birthday Open House Honors Founding Father William H. ‘Bill’ Smith
HERSHEY, PA | As the new year dawns, America’s Transportation Experience/AACA Museum, Inc. is set to rev its engines in celebration of its visionary founder, William H. “Bill” Smith. Join us for a museum-wide birthday open house on Friday, January 23rd, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.—a day packed with activities and heartfelt remembrance. A…
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America’s Transportation Experience’s ‘Night at the Museum’ is October 7th
Welcoming American Pickers’ Robbie Wolfe and Honoring Automotive Heritage Award Recipient Richard O. Ullman HERSHEY, PA | America’s Transportation Experience’s Night at the Museum (NATM) focuses on “Marques & Milestones.” The annual appreciation and fundraising event is planned for Tuesday, October 7th, 2025. Again hosted by Bill Rothermel,the gathering welcomes Robbie Wolfe, star of the…
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Grateful for Generosity
Three Vehicles Donated by John E. Saylor We’re pleased to announce the addition of three outstanding automobiles to the Museum’s 300+ vehicle collection. The late John E. Saylor (Mechanicsburg, PA) generously donated a 1957 Buick Century, a 1957 Cadillac Fleetwood, and a 1969 Cadillac Eldorado. A lifelong motoring enthusiast, he built an eclectic collection of…
Tech Students Pedal Cars Project partnering with Carlisle Auctions, Carlisle Events and the Museum
Youth Education Gains Speed at the Sun Technical Institute HERSHEY, PA – How do you engage the next generation of automotive enthusiasts in the car hobby? A simple answer: give them tools and let them create. For select students in the SUN Technical Institute (New Berlin, PA) Collision Repair Technology, this means an opportunity to design,…
Community Macaroni & Cheese Festival Success
This “Cheesy” Time translated to FUN! HERSHEY, PA – Thanks to Member’s First Federal Credit Union, 96.1 WSOX and a dozen local food vendors, America’s Transportation Experience/AACA Museum Inc. welcomed over 700 attendees to the third annual Mac & Motors Event. The challenge trophy for our community’s comfort food event has found a new home until…
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Museum Improves Exhibits with Vintage Fashion Flair
A three-phase project presents authentic outfitsto enhance visitors’ historical perspective HERSHEY, PA — America’s Transportation Experience/AACA Museum Inc. introduced an ambitious summer project to enhance several main gallery vehicle displays with models exhibiting period-specific fashions. Vehicle displays from the 1890s, 1910s, and 1930s will showcase models attired in authentic clothing and accessories from the museum’s extensive archives.…
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