Here's the announcement we've been waiting to share, it's time for our annual automobile raffle! This beautiful 1966 MGB could be yours. We are excited to offer one lucky winner the chance to own one of the very finest examples of a 1966 MG MGB Roadster that we’ve seen to date. Tickets are $100 each and only 999 will be sold. All proceeds benefit Museum programs. Get your ticket online, or by calling the Museum at (207) 594-4418. This beautiful automobile can be viewed at the Museum where it is currently on display!
The winner will be drawn at our annual Barnstormers Ball on Saturday, August 27. Some exclusions apply, see terms for details.
http://owlshead.org/events/detail/2016-mg-raffle
We were honored to display this remarkable machine during the first 18 months of our award-winning "Faster: The Quest for Speed" exhibition. We're elated to see it return to the the Indianapolis Motor Speedway later this month, where it will participate in the on-track vintage event that is part of the celebration of the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500.
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Five quick facts about the Wright Brothers from the legendary David McCullough. We were honored to lend support from our Lang Library and Education Center to McCullough's research team as they worked on The Wright Brothers, the author's most recent best seller.
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We're barely a month away from our first outdoor event of the season! We'll be waking up our collection after a winter slumber during "History Comes Alive," where we'll work to demonstrate as many pieces as we can squeeze into one weekend. All pre-1996 vehicles are welcome to join us on Runway 17 as we celebrate the start of the OHTM car show season. There will be offerings to keep the whole family entertained, including free Model T rides, kids activities, pedal cars and more. Will we beat last year's record of 77 vehicles demonstrated over the course of two days? Mark your calendar for Saturday, June 4 and Sunday, June 5 and join us to find out!
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Did you know that The Lafayette Escadrille was comprised of all volunteer pilots that joined the WWI effort a full year before official US entry into the War? Many were educated at fine institutions including Harvard, and 11 members of the Escadrille were sons of millionaires. How about the fact that this eclectic bunch kept two lion cubs — named Whiskey and Soda— as their mascots? Find out more about this fascinating group of pilots today at 1:00 p.m at Owls Head Transportation Museum. The program is free to the public.
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