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:

Enjoy the last days of “second summer” with a nostalgic look at the evolution of the classic American station wagon that may bring back memories of family vacations and road trips! This program highlights two iconic vehicles ─ the 1946 Mercury Woodie Wagon and the 1965 Ford Country Squire ─that illustrate the shift from handcrafted wood-bodied designs to the distinctive faux walnut wood grain trim of mid-century suburbia. The Ford Country Squire became a defining symbol of suburban life, while the Mercury Woodie Wagon was used on Cape Cod’s sandy shores for carrying passengers, fishing gear, and beach supplies. This program will be the only opportunity this season to see these two vehicles outside of Heritage’s 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.