This exclusive, after-hours experience offers expert insight and up-close access to Heritage’s outstanding antique and classic car collection.

The program begins in the Elm parking lot, where Auto Collections Manager Jon Elmendorf will share information about featured vehicles from Heritage’s collection, highlighting different cars each month. Get a look under the hoods and have the rare opportunity to watch and listen as the featured cars are started up and taken on demonstration drives (weather permitting). Then go behind the scenes into Heritage’s auto storage area and maintenance garage with Jon as he shares more insider insights.

This exclusive, after-hours experience offers expert insight and up-close access to Heritage’s outstanding antique and classic car collection.

The program begins in the Elm parking lot, where Auto Collections Manager Jon Elmendorf will share information about featured vehicles from Heritage’s collection, highlighting different cars each month. Get a look under the hoods and have the rare opportunity to watch and listen as the featured cars are started up and taken on demonstration drives (weather permitting). Then go behind the scenes into Heritage’s auto storage area and maintenance garage with Jon as he shares more insider insights.

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with fellow enthusiasts, ask questions, and hear directly from members of Heritage’s Auto Committee about what it takes to maintain this extraordinary collection ─ all in an engaging, relaxed setting.

If you’d like, arrive early to explore the Automobile Gallery exhibition From Carriage to Classic: How Automobiles Transformed America. Those who are not members of Heritage can take advantage of a discounted rate by combining this program with admission to all of Heritage for a savings of $8 for adults and $5 for youth! Members always enjoy free Main Season admission.

Featured Vehicles:

Celebrate Motorsports Awareness Month this August by learning more about three remarkable early American sports cars in Heritage’s collection: the 1912 Mercer Raceabout, 1912 Oldsmobile Autocrat Roadster, and 1915 Stutz Bearcat. These vehicles are classic raceabouts, road cars designed to be driven on everyday roads but built with the speed and performance to compete in races. It is truly special to have all three of these early American sports cars represented in Heritage’s collection. This program will be the only opportunity this season to see the 1912 Oldsmobile Autocrat Roadster and the 1915 Stutz Bearcat, as both vehicles will be off exhibit in auto collection storage.

This program takes place rain or shine. In the event of inclement weather, the program will take place indoors inside the J.K. Lilly III Automobile Gallery. A limited number of tickets are available, so advance registration is highly recommended.

Location: Check in at the Ticket Pavillion

$15 Members, $5 Youth Member/Non-Members $20 Adults, $10 Youth or $38/$21 with admission

Program fees fund Heritage’s mission to inspire people of all ages to explore, discover, and learn together. Thank you for your support.