AACA Museum, Inc.
Hershey, PA – America’s Transportation Experience announced a public open house in honor of Bill Smith.
A true gentleman, William H. “Bill” Smith is considered the Museum’s founding father.
“He was larger than life and accomplished much to establish the Museum as America’s Transportation Experience. It didn’t matter if you were a world-famous celebrity, an owner of a multi-million-dollar collection, or a stranger he met at a car show, Bill treated everyone with warmth and respect, “ said Jeff Bliemeister, the Museum’s current Executive Director, who was hired by Bill in 2003 as the organization’s first curator.
On Bill’s birthday, Friday, January 24th, the Museum honors his legacy and spirit with a museum-wide open house. From 9 a.m. until 5 p.m., they’re offering FREE ADMISSION, informative seminars, tours, and of course, birthday cake to all Museum visitors while supplies last.
Also, from noon until 1 p.m., Museum Board of Directors President Hank Hallowell and Curator Stan Sipko will fire up the grills and prepare a FREE LUNCH for all guests on hand.
Bill’s 1959 Chevrolet El Camino is currently displayed in our Forgotten Features: Classic & Cool Discontinued Options exhibit. He restored the car to award-winning status. This exhibition, featuring over two dozen unique vehicles, is only a small part of the immersive automotive experience that awaits you when you visit the museum.
The Museum looks forward to welcoming everyone to the celebration open house! It’s a great day to honor Bill’s commitment to founding the Museum.
About America’s Transportation Experience — The AACA Museum, Inc. – The AACA Museum Inc. is America’s Transportation Experience. A Smithsonian Affiliate, the Museum displays beautifully restored vehicles in life-like settings representing the 1890s–1980s. Recently recognized by US Today’s 10 Best, Road & Track and AutoClassics as one of the top automobile museums in America, the Museum takes visitors on a cross-country journey from New York to San Francisco. In addition to cars, trucks, motorcycles, and buses, the Museum features unique exhibits that change several times yearly and focus on various auto marques, eras, and vehicle types.
The Museum, Inc. is home to the world-renowned Cammack Tucker Collection. The Collection encompasses the World’s largest and most prestigious permanent collection of 1948 Tucker automobiles and related artifacts.
For additional information on our William H. “Bill” Smith Birthday Open House or the Museum in general, please visit https://www.aacamuseum.org
The AACA Museum, Inc. has been and remains an independent 501(c) (3) non-profit organization not affiliated with The Antique Automobile Club of America. It is located on Route 39, one mile west of Hersheypark Drive, Hershey, Pennsylvania.
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