America Gets Its Wheels: The Dawn of the Automobile (1910–1919)
The Tucson Auto Museum is proud to launch a new lecture series, Automobiles Through the Decades, exploring the vehicles, innovations, and personalities that shaped automotive history.
Join Executive Director Dave Johnson as he brings the museum's popular blog series to life in an engaging and entertaining presentation focused on the pioneering years of the automobile. Travel back to a time when automobiles were transforming from curious inventions into machines that would forever change the way Americans lived, worked, and traveled.
Discover iconic vehicles such as the legendary Ford Model T, along with many influential automobiles that have been largely forgotten by history. Learn about the inventors, entrepreneurs, technological breakthroughs, and unexpected challenges that defined the industry's earliest years and helped put America on wheels.
Along the way, test your automotive knowledge with trivia, compete for prizes, and enjoy fascinating stories from one of the most transformative decades in transportation history.
Sunday, July 26 | 2:00 PM–3:00 PM
$15 Admission | Free for TAM Members
Light refreshments included.
After the presentation, explore the museum galleries and see many of the vehicles and innovations discussed during the lecture up close.
Space is limited—reserve your seat today and discover how America got its wheels.
The Tucson Auto Museum is a hidden gem in the Sonoran Desert. Featuring dozens of rare, classic cars, the Museum offers a unique experience that is sure to inspire and impress people of all ages. You don't need to be a car lover to enjoy the Tucson Auto Museum either. The beauty and rarity of the cars, along with the stories they tell, make the experience enjoyable for all. As non-profit, our mission is to preserve and showcase these historic vehicles while educating all generations on the importance of the automotive industry. Featuring a state-of-the-art museum space and air conditioning for year-round comfort, the Tucson Auto Museum is a must see.
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