Night At The Museum

Thank you for attending Night at the Museum 2024. We look forward to welcoming you to our 2025 celebration.

Night at the Museum (NATM), our annual appreciation and fundraising event, is planned for October 8th and coincides with the start of the yearly AACA Hershey Fall Meet. This year’s theme is Hot & Cool: “Incomparable moments from the road.” Hosted by Bill Rothermel, we’re featuring seven storied vehicles from our 300+ vehicle collection. Among them are:

1911 Stevens-Duryea
1946 Flxible Clipper motor coach
1947 Cushman Model 56A with utility sidecar
1948 Tucker Corporation test chassis
1959 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight convertible
1965 Pontiac GTO
1968 Imperial Crown sedan

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 exceptionally contributed to the automotive hobby.

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Great food, cocktails, and entertainment

The evening kicks off at 5:00 PM with a reception featuring the music of solo looping artist Danny Spec and plenty of time to connect with friends. Following the reception, C&J Catering provides an expertly prepared dinner at 6:00 PM. JazzMe rhythm & blues band performs live throughout the evening. Guests can expect a music mix spanning decades, an engaging program, and live and silent auctions.

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AACA Museum, Inc. Automotive Heritage Award Honoree:

The AACA Museum, Inc. Automotive Heritage Award honoree is Corky Coker. Harold Coker opened Coker Tire Company in 1958. His son, Corky (nicknamed after the old “Gasoline Alley” comic strip character), started working for his dad by sweeping floors and cleaning whitewalls. He eventually discovered that he enjoyed working at the store and took on the small antique tire niche. What was less than 5% of the business has grown exponentially over the years. Today, Coker Tire is the world’s largest manufacturer of tires and wheels for classic cars, trucks, motorcycles, and more, helping thousands of customers worldwide keep classic cars on the road.

Coker’s grandmother was a guiding light in his life, helping to instill deep faith and a focus on “doing right.” This enduring focus provides the foundation of his passion for his family, country, and industry. His dedication and support of the “old car” hobby are evidence of his enduring commitment to preserving motoring history.

2024 Class of William H. Smith Museum Fellows

Who benefits from Night at the Museum?

The easy answer … everyone. As a Smithsonian Affiliate, the museum offers visitors a world-class transportation experience through interactive exhibits, educational opportunities, entertaining events, and hands-on activities. Dedicated to education and preserving transportation heritage, the museum was opened in 2003. As we reach the 20th-anniversary milestone, the museum continues flourishing as one of the top automobile museums in the United States.