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A close look at the 1899 Winton makes it clear why early automobiles were called “horseless carriages.” Our Winton, one of exactly 100 that were produced in 1899, has a wooden body and still has the original tires!

The Stutz was one of America’s first real sports cars. It was designed for speed and racing with an early version of a performance engine. The car was built low to the ground with fenders, running boards, and lighting equipment which could all be easily removed to reduce weight. Stutz’s victories were highly publicized. Based on a favorable outing in the first Indianapolis 500 in 1911, Stutz adopted the motto “The car that made good in a day.”

In the early days of motoring, lightweight and inexpensive autos like this one were very popular. Referred to as [...]

In 1909, newly-elected president William Howard Taft turned the White House stables into a garage and purchased four automobiles: two [...]

For Ford, the 1935 model year included a complete refresh over previous models. This car had a more modern [...]

Every Year Something New This magical round garden near the flagpole, behind the Special Exhibition Gallery, was a gift by the McInnes [...]

A Stunning & Tranquil Setting The flume fountain and the accompanying lilypond provide stunning views year-round. In the spring, it is surrounded by [...]

Thousands of Hydrangea Blooms Begun in 2010, this is a partnership with the Cape Cod Hydrangea Society. The garden is a showcase of [...]

Finding the Best Hydrangea Heritage Museums & Gardens is home to a national hydrangea test garden where new hybrid varieties of hydrangeas are being [...]

Over 100 Years of Rhododendrons Within the gardens is an impressive collection of rhododendrons, which were hybridized by the internationally-known Charles Owen Dexter. [...]