BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Studebaker National Museum - ECPv6.17.3.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Studebaker National Museum X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://studebakermuseum.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Studebaker National Museum REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20220101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260617T133000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260617T143000 DTSTAMP:20260306T205028Z CREATED:20260306T205028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T205028Z UID:10000137-1781703000-1781706600@studebakermuseum.org SUMMARY:Hook\, Line\, and South Bend: The Remarkable Rise and Fall of the South Bend Bait Company DESCRIPTION:From a deer-hair hook sold for a dime to a million-dollar enterprise that shipped lures to 26 countries\, the South Bend Bait Company became one of the most successful fishing tackle manufacturers in the world… and one of South Bend’s most fascinating lost businesses. Along the way\, there were scandalous affairs\, corporate betrayals\, and plenty of legendary fish stories. Join historian Aaron Helman for the full story of the company that put South Bend on tackle boxes everywhere. \nABOUT SPEAKER SERIES\nThe Studebaker Museum Speaker Series\, presented by the Campisi Family Education Fund\, is held in the Wiekamp Auditorium. Regular Speaker Series admission is $2. Regular admission fees apply to tour the Studebaker National Museum and The History Museum. Studebaker National Museum and Campus members are admitted free! URL:https://studebakermuseum.org/event/hook-line-and-south-bend-the-remarkable-rise-and-fall-of-the-south-bend-bait-company/ LOCATION:Wiekamp Auditorium CATEGORIES:Speaker Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://studebakermuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/DSC_0363-for-web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260520T133000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260520T143000 DTSTAMP:20260319T201049Z CREATED:20260319T200841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T201049Z UID:10000139-1779283800-1779287400@studebakermuseum.org SUMMARY:Frank Lloyd Wright & The Automobile DESCRIPTION:This presentation explores Frank Lloyd Wright’s deep appreciation for the automobile as both a symbol of personal freedom and an extension of innovative design. Wright saw the rise of the automobile as a transformative force—one that enabled greater connection to the natural world while reflecting the same principles of form\, function\, and beauty that defined his architectural philosophy. \nLed by Brandon J. Anderson\, Executive Director & CEO of the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum\, this presentation examines Wright’s lifelong fascination with automobiles\, highlighting both his personal experiences and the influence of automotive design on his broader creative vision. \nAttendees will gain insight into Wright’s admiration for the Cord L-29—a vehicle he praised for its harmonious proportions and logical beauty—as well as his ownership of other distinguished marques\, including Bentley\, Jaguar\, Packard\, Cadillac\, and Mercedes-Benz. \nABOUT SPEAKER SERIES\nThe Studebaker Museum Speaker Series\, presented by the Campisi Family Education Fund\, is held in the Wiekamp Auditorium. Regular Speaker Series admission is $2. Regular admission fees apply to tour the Studebaker National Museum and The History Museum. Studebaker National Museum and Campus members are admitted free! URL:https://studebakermuseum.org/event/frank-lloyd-wright-the-automobile/ LOCATION:Wiekamp Auditorium CATEGORIES:Speaker Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://studebakermuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/FLW-Presentation-Image-for-web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260415T133000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260415T143000 DTSTAMP:20260226T214554Z CREATED:20260226T214400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T214554Z UID:10000136-1776259800-1776263400@studebakermuseum.org SUMMARY:Love that Lark! DESCRIPTION:Learn the story behind Studebaker’s popular compact Lark from its 1959 introduction to the very last Studebaker built. Andy Beckman\, Studebaker National Museum Archivist\, will examine the Lark’s design\, development\, and evolution through its multiple generations. Program highlights will also include Studebaker’s high performance Lark models and post-Studebaker racing exploits.  \nABOUT SPEAKER SERIES\nThe Studebaker Museum Speaker Series\, presented by the Campisi Family Education Fund\, is held in the Wiekamp Auditorium. Regular Speaker Series admission is $2. Regular admission fees apply to tour the Studebaker National Museum and The History Museum. Studebaker National Museum and Campus members are admitted free! URL:https://studebakermuseum.org/event/love-that-lark/ LOCATION:Wiekamp Auditorium CATEGORIES:Speaker Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://studebakermuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Heading.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260318T133000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260318T143000 DTSTAMP:20260122T151050Z CREATED:20251218T153849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T151050Z UID:10000126-1773840600-1773844200@studebakermuseum.org SUMMARY:Restoring the Lost Vehicles of 007 DESCRIPTION:The Ian Fleming Foundation\, a non-profit dedicated to promoting the legacy of Ian Fleming\, is lucky enough to hold the largest private collection of official\, on-screen James Bond vehicles in the country and each one has a unique story. Join Alan J. Porter\, president of the Ian Fleming Foundation\, for an inside look at this remarkable collection and go behind the scenes to see how IFF Foundation Board Members like Colin Clark help return these cinematic icons to their former glory. \nAfter the talk\, make sure to check out two screen-used Bond vehicles (including the 1974 AMC Hornet X used in The Man With The Golden Gun) in the Reel Rides: Cars of TV & Film exhibit\, on display now at the Studebaker National Museum. \nABOUT SPEAKER SERIES\nThe Studebaker Museum Speaker Series\, presented by the Campisi Family Education Fund\, is held in the Wiekamp Auditorium. Regular Speaker Series admission is $2. Regular admission fees apply to tour the Studebaker National Museum and The History Museum. Studebaker National Museum and Campus members are admitted free! URL:https://studebakermuseum.org/event/restoring-vehicles-007/ LOCATION:Wiekamp Auditorium CATEGORIES:Speaker Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://studebakermuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/IFFLogo_Hornet.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251119T133000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251119T150000 DTSTAMP:20250709T172902Z CREATED:20250402T190108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T172902Z UID:10000119-1763559000-1763564400@studebakermuseum.org SUMMARY:Shipwrecks of the Great Lakes DESCRIPTION:The five Great Lakes make up the largest expanse of freshwater on earth. They are also five of the deadliest bodies of water that have sent 6\,000-10\,000 ships to a watery grave and caused the death of thousands of sailors and passengers. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the most famous Great Lakes shipwreck\, the S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald\, that sank in Lake Superior during a furious storm on November 10\, 1975. Join St. Joseph County Historian and Archivist\, Travis Childs\, as he highlights a few of these 6\,000 shipwrecks that have happened in the Great Lakes. URL:https://studebakermuseum.org/event/shipwrecks/ LOCATION:Wiekamp Auditorium CATEGORIES:Speaker Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://studebakermuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/CarlDBradley_Alpena-County-George-N.-Fletcher-Public-Library.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251015T133000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251015T150000 DTSTAMP:20250829T174314Z CREATED:20250402T181725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T174314Z UID:10000117-1760535000-1760540400@studebakermuseum.org SUMMARY:America's Canal Era DESCRIPTION:In the early 19th century\, Americans looked to canals for transportation. They carried people and goods over long distances with minimal power\, and extended the benefits of water-born commerce from seaports to inland communities. \nJoin The Henry Ford Museum’s Curator of Transportation\, Matt Anderson\, as he recognizes the 200th anniversary of the completion of New York State’s Erie Canal\, and the rise and fall of canal building in the pre-Civil War United States. URL:https://studebakermuseum.org/event/canal/ LOCATION:Wiekamp Auditorium CATEGORIES:Speaker Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://studebakermuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/thf204100.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250917T133000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250917T150000 DTSTAMP:20250403T130513Z CREATED:20250402T175359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T130513Z UID:10000115-1758115800-1758121200@studebakermuseum.org SUMMARY:Think It’s New? Think Again! Ephemeral Solutions to Eternal Problems. DESCRIPTION:Many “inventions” are simply solutions to the minor problems of everyday life. Such everyday problems persist over time\, with technological changes allowing new generations to develop different solutions. But how new are they? \nJoin Independent Exhibit Developer\, Mary Seelhorst\, as she romps through the pages of Popular Mechanics\, and compares proposed solutions to some of life’s eternal problems from 1902 to today. URL:https://studebakermuseum.org/event/inventions/ LOCATION:Wiekamp Auditorium CATEGORIES:Speaker Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://studebakermuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/PM-Cover-sept-1916-big-phonograph.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250820T133000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250820T150000 DTSTAMP:20250402T181051Z CREATED:20250402T181051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T181051Z UID:10000116-1755696600-1755702000@studebakermuseum.org SUMMARY:South Bend's Houses on the Move: From Tradition to Technology DESCRIPTION:Join Ross Van Overberghe and Kate Himick from the Historic Preservation Commission of St. Joseph County as they delve into South Bend’s rich history of house and structure relocation. \nWhile often associated with modern technology\, the practice of moving houses has deep roots in South Bend and throughout the United States. This presentation will explore notable relocated houses\, the economics of structure relocation\, historic and modern technology\, and the role of relocation in historic preservation today. URL:https://studebakermuseum.org/event/structure-relocation/ LOCATION:Wiekamp Auditorium CATEGORIES:Speaker Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://studebakermuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/OIP.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250716T133000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250716T150000 DTSTAMP:20250407T162519Z CREATED:20250407T162519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T162519Z UID:10000120-1752672600-1752678000@studebakermuseum.org SUMMARY:Speaker Series: Women & The Automobile DESCRIPTION:Discovering Women’s Automotive History in America’s Automotive Museums \nAmerica’s automotive museums represent an untapped resource in the recovery of women’s automotive history. While at first glance museum exhibits appear to be overwhelmingly male-centric\, women’s automotive participation is present if one knows where to look for it. Join independent scholar Chris Lezotte\, as she calls upon artifacts examined in over 20 US museums\, with an emphasis on the Studebaker\, to reveal women’s multiple and often unexpected roles in American automotive history. URL:https://studebakermuseum.org/event/automotive-history/ LOCATION:Wiekamp Auditorium CATEGORIES:Speaker Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://studebakermuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/64L8-color4-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250618T133000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250618T150000 DTSTAMP:20250305T211820Z CREATED:20250305T211820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T211820Z UID:10000114-1750253400-1750258800@studebakermuseum.org SUMMARY:Speaker Series: Music in Motion: The Evolution of Audio in Automobiles DESCRIPTION:Join Studebaker National Museum curator\, Kyle Sater\, for an in-depth look at the history of personal audio and personal transportation—from the earliest days of purpose-built car radios through the streaming age. Make sure to check out the Museum’s related exhibit\, Tune In: Cars in Popular Music\, after the lecture. URL:https://studebakermuseum.org/event/car-radios/ CATEGORIES:Speaker Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://studebakermuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2023-Concours-84-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250521T133000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250521T150000 DTSTAMP:20250219T170023Z CREATED:20250219T170023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T170023Z UID:10000112-1747834200-1747839600@studebakermuseum.org SUMMARY:Speaker Series: The Architectural Legacy of the Studebaker Family DESCRIPTION:Join the Museum Wednesday\, May 21st\, as Indiana Landmarks Director\, Todd Zeiger\, speaks on the lasting architectural legacy of the Studebaker family. Zeiger’s talk will explore the many buildings the Studebakers built in South Bend and other cities\, as well as the notable architects they retained for the designs. The brothers not only constructed homes of note\, but also offices\, churches\, and civic buildings. The presentation will dive into buildings that have been lost over time as well as those that still stand today. \n  URL:https://studebakermuseum.org/event/architectural-legacy/ LOCATION:Wiekamp Auditorium CATEGORIES:Speaker Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://studebakermuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/P002645.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250416T133000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250416T150000 DTSTAMP:20250207T205542Z CREATED:20250207T205542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T205542Z UID:10000110-1744810200-1744815600@studebakermuseum.org SUMMARY:Speaker Series: Remembering the South Bend Toy Company DESCRIPTION:From croquet sets and baseball bats to doll carriages and record-breaking wagons\, the South Bend Toy Company once ruled as a global toy titan. But behind the success were fiery factory disasters\, wartime contributions\, and a remarkable legacy of craftsmanship. Join author and historian Aaron Helman on Wednesday\, April 16\, as he uncovers how this iconic toy maker rose to international fame\, broke sales records\, won accolades—and ultimately faced the challenges of changing times and a high-tech toy market. URL:https://studebakermuseum.org/event/south-bend-toy/ LOCATION:Wiekamp Auditorium CATEGORIES:Speaker Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://studebakermuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/SBT_1929-Stude-Jr-coaster-ad-cropped.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250319T133000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250319T150000 DTSTAMP:20250207T205625Z CREATED:20250206T193853Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T205625Z UID:10000109-1742391000-1742396400@studebakermuseum.org SUMMARY:Speaker Series: Landaus\, Tourers and Broughams\, Oh My! DESCRIPTION:Join Studebaker National Museum Archivist\, Andrew Beckman\, at 1:30pm on Wednesday\, March 19th\, for\, “Landaus\, Tourers and Broughams\, Oh My! ” a look at the history behind Studebaker body styles and coachwork.  \nThe presentation will review coachbuilding’s horse-drawn era roots and examine Studebaker and industry design and technological developments from 1910’s-1950s.   Also featured will be a closer look at several of Studebaker’s most iconic body styles\, the 1932-33 St. Regis Brougham\, the 1947-52 Starlight Coupe and the 1952-54 Starliner Hardtop.     URL:https://studebakermuseum.org/event/speaker-series-landaus-tourers-and-broughams-oh-my/ LOCATION:Wiekamp Auditorium CATEGORIES:Speaker Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://studebakermuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Studebaker-Calendar-Extras-02.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241120T133000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241120T150000 DTSTAMP:20241017T181413Z CREATED:20241017T181413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T181413Z UID:10000097-1732109400-1732114800@studebakermuseum.org SUMMARY:A Hero of Two Worlds: The Life\, Time & Travels of the Marquis de Lafayette DESCRIPTION:November 20 \nHero of Two Worlds: The Life\, Times & Travels of the Marquis de Lafayette \nJoin Studebaker National Museum curator Kyle Sater for an in-depth look at the life and legacy of one the heroes of the Revolutionary era—the Marquis de Lafayette—and his triumphant return to the U.S. for a “farewell tour” in 1824. And make sure to check out Lafayette’s carriage\, the centerpiece in a new special exhibition Liberty’s Legacy: Lafayette’s Farewell Tour. URL:https://studebakermuseum.org/event/marquis-de-lafayette/ LOCATION:Wiekamp Auditorium CATEGORIES:Speaker Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://studebakermuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/L200_carriage-exhibit-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241016T133000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241016T143000 DTSTAMP:20240919T180250Z CREATED:20240829T175334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240919T180250Z UID:10000092-1729085400-1729089000@studebakermuseum.org SUMMARY:Speaker Series: The Vanderbilt Cup DESCRIPTION:It was America’s first great auto race. From 1904 to 1910\, the world’s best drivers gathered on Long Island to compete for the Vanderbilt Cup\, named for sponsor/sportsman/socialite William K. Vanderbilt\, Jr. French marques earned the first victories\, but when a Locomobile took the prize in 1908\, it signaled a coming of age for American cars. Join The Henry Ford Museum’s Curator of Transportation\, Matt Anderson\, as he explores this important race through vintage photographs and documents. URL:https://studebakermuseum.org/event/speaker-series-the-vanderbuilt-cup/ CATEGORIES:Speaker Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://studebakermuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/thf703166.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240918T133000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240918T143000 DTSTAMP:20240829T175451Z CREATED:20240829T174916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T175451Z UID:10000091-1726666200-1726669800@studebakermuseum.org SUMMARY:Speaker Series: Serial Thriller: The Secret Life of the Missing Goldfinger Aston Martin DB5 DESCRIPTION:Calling all 007 fans! \nJoin Mary Seelhorst\, as she discusses the weaponized Aston-Martin DB5 from Goldfinger\, its theft\, the ongoing mystery surrounding it\, and how she became part of the story–including testifying in a trial over the disposition of the insurance money. URL:https://studebakermuseum.org/event/speaker-series-serial-thriller-the-secret-life-of-the-missing-goldfinger-aston-martin-db5/ CATEGORIES:Speaker Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://studebakermuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/ghows-LK-f6241c8b-f6ed-40cc-a5f2-f0495f9c2edc-68e9be5e.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240515T133000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240515T160000 DTSTAMP:20240403T033714Z CREATED:20240403T023703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T033714Z UID:10000014-1715779800-1715788800@studebakermuseum.org SUMMARY:Speaker Series: The Speedway's Studebakers DESCRIPTION:Join Archivist\, Andrew Beckman as he discusses two decades of Studebaker involvement at the Indianapolis 500. URL:https://studebakermuseum.org/event/speaker-series-the-speedways-studebakers/ CATEGORIES:Speaker Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://studebakermuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Indy-1933-team-crop-scaled-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240417T133000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240417T150000 DTSTAMP:20240406T122205Z CREATED:20240403T023703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240406T122205Z UID:10000011-1713360600-1713366000@studebakermuseum.org SUMMARY:Speaker Series: 60 Years Later DESCRIPTION:Join Jack Colwell – the journalist behind the release of the article detailing Studebaker’s South Bend plant closure- as he speaks on his approach to such a story and what this historic event looks like 60 years later. URL:https://studebakermuseum.org/event/speaker-series-60-years-later/ CATEGORIES:Speaker Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://studebakermuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/SBT-closing-Headline.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240403T000000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240403T000000 DTSTAMP:20240403T033735Z CREATED:20240403T023703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T033735Z UID:10000005-1712102400-1712102400@studebakermuseum.org SUMMARY:Speaker Series: The American Station Wagon DESCRIPTION:Join Curator\, Kyle Sater\, as he discusses this iconic automobile and its history amongst American families. URL:https://studebakermuseum.org/event/speaker-series-the-american-station-wagon/ CATEGORIES:Speaker Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://studebakermuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/image00017-scaled-1.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240320T133000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240320T150000 DTSTAMP:20240403T033740Z CREATED:20240403T023703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T033740Z UID:10000016-1710941400-1710946800@studebakermuseum.org SUMMARY:Speaker Series: South Bend's Forgotten Tragedies DESCRIPTION:South Bend’s Forgotten Tragedies \nJoin Aaron Helman\, author of An Incomplete History of St. Joseph County and Ride the Jack Rabbit to explore some of the forgotten tragedies that have touched South Bend; including what was once the worst railroad accident in the history of the United States\, an unsolved downtown bombing attack\, and the ecological devastation of one of the largest swamps in North America. Aaron is an author\, adventurer\, historian\, humorist\, taco enthusiast\, proud graduate of LaSalle High School\, and very nearly a lifelong resident of South Bend. \nLearn more about his books here! URL:https://studebakermuseum.org/event/speaker-series-south-bends-forgotten-tragedies/ CATEGORIES:Speaker Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://studebakermuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/aaron-helman.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231115T133000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231115T143000 DTSTAMP:20240403T033803Z CREATED:20240403T023703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T033803Z UID:10000022-1700055000-1700058600@studebakermuseum.org SUMMARY:The Birth of the Silver Arrows: Mercedes-Benz Racing DESCRIPTION:The racing cars of Mercedes-Benz have been known as the “Silver Arrows” (Silberpfeile) since the 1930s in the years immediately preceding the Second World War. Along with the racing cars of the Auto Union company\, the silvery-liveried German machines of the two companies dominated Grand Prix racing from 1934 to 1939. After the Second World War\, Mercedes-Benz once again returned to racing with a new generation of Silver Arrows in 1954 and 1955. In recent years\, the Mercedes Formula 1 team has won six world championships in a row\, from 2014 to 2019\, also using a livery that is basically silver. \nHow and why the Silver Arrows of the 1930s came into being has often been attributed to an incident that occurred during the weigh-in for the Eifelrennen (Eifel Race) at the Nűrburgring in June 1934. For many years\, the account given by the manager of the Mercedes-Benz racing team\, Alfred Neubauer\, was accepted at face value and repeated in books and magazines.\nHowever\, in recent years there have been those challenging this account. The Mercedes-Benz Heritage Information Center became aware of the various challenges to the tale attributed to Alfred Neubauer and in July 2007 held a symposium at the Mercedes-Benz Classic Center in Fellbach\, Germany to discuss this issue. \nPreeminent Automotive Historian Col. H. Donald Capps U.S. Army\, Retired will take us into this fascinating story and explore whether or not there is truth in the famous story or there is more to the story than meets the eye. \nABOUT SPEAKER SERIES\nThe Studebaker Museum Speaker Series\, presented by the Campisi Family Education Fund\, is held in the Wiekamp Auditorium. Regular Speaker Series admission is $2. Regular admission fees apply to tour the Studebaker National Museum and The History Museum. Studebaker National Museum and Campus members are admitted free! URL:https://studebakermuseum.org/event/the-birth-of-the-silver-arrows-mercedes-benz-racing/ CATEGORIES:Speaker Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://studebakermuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/The_1934_Eifel_Race_and_Neubauers_Dilemm.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231018T133000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231018T143000 DTSTAMP:20240403T033809Z CREATED:20240403T023703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T033809Z UID:10000025-1697635800-1697639400@studebakermuseum.org SUMMARY:Speaker Series: Preston Tucker and the Tucker 48 DESCRIPTION:Preston Tucker and his Tucker 48 inspire admiration – and debate – to this day. Tucker built 51 cars before a shortage of money and a surplus of bad publicity closed his company. Some think GM\, Ford and Chrysler conspired to destroy Tucker. More likely\, he simply was overwhelmed by the enormous cost of building an automobile company from scratch. Join Matt Anderson\, Curator of Transportation at The Henry Ford Museum\, for a look back at the man and his dream and try to determine where it all went wrong. \nPhoto from the Collections of The Henry Ford URL:https://studebakermuseum.org/event/speaker-series-preston-tucker-and-the-tucker-48/ CATEGORIES:Speaker Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://studebakermuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/thf135047.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230927T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230927T173000 DTSTAMP:20240403T033825Z CREATED:20240403T023703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T033825Z UID:10000027-1695835800-1695835800@studebakermuseum.org SUMMARY:Steve Stevens: From Excaliburs to Wienermobiles DESCRIPTION:Join William “Steve” Stevens\, son of industrial designer Brooks Stevens\, for an in-depth exploration of the design work his father did for Studebaker\, which led to the famous “Mercebaker” that became the Excalibur. Mr. Stevens will discuss the two-decade run and legacy of the Excalibur\, and his work designing the famous line of Wienermobiles for Oscar-Mayer. Period images and vehicle models will be available for guests to check out after the talk. \nThe Studebaker National Museum will also be open until 7:30 pm\, and guests are encouraged to explore the current special exhibition—Mid-Century Master: The Designs of Brooks Stevens. \nAdvanced ticket purchase is encouraged for this event. Tickets include admission to the Museum\, access to the exhibition—Mid-Century Master: The Designs of Brooks Stevens—and the talk in the Wiekamp Auditorium. \nGeneral Admission: $10\, Members: $5\, Children 12 & Under: Free \nDoors open at 5:30 pm; the program will begin promptly at 6:00 pm. \nClick Here to sign up! \n  URL:https://studebakermuseum.org/event/steve-stevens-from-excaliburs-to-wienermobiles/ CATEGORIES:Speaker Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://studebakermuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Studebaker-SS_pic-for-website.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230920T133000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230920T143000 DTSTAMP:20240403T034040Z CREATED:20240403T023703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T034040Z UID:10000029-1695216600-1695220200@studebakermuseum.org SUMMARY:The Rise and Fall of the Auburn Automobile Company DESCRIPTION:Join us at Sam Grate\, Curator of the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum explores the history of the Auburn Automobile Company.  Curator Grate will explore the history of the Auburn Automobile Company\, its automobiles\, workers\, the successes\, and decline of the company. This presentation draws on historical imagery and archival material sourced from the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Company.   Join us to explore the history of this fascinating Hoosier automobile maker. \n  \nABOUT SPEAKER SERIES\nThe Studebaker Museum Speaker Series\, presented by the Campisi Family Education Fund\, is held in the Wiekamp Auditorium. Regular Speaker Series admission is $2. Regular admission fees apply to tour the Studebaker National Museum and The History Museum. Studebaker National Museum and Campus members are admitted free! URL:https://studebakermuseum.org/event/the-rise-and-fall-of-the-auburn-automobile-company/ CATEGORIES:Speaker Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://studebakermuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/The-Rise-and-Fall-of-the-Auburn-Automobile-Company-scaled-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230816T133000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230816T143000 DTSTAMP:20240403T034046Z CREATED:20240403T023703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T034046Z UID:10000030-1692192600-1692196200@studebakermuseum.org SUMMARY:Hoosier Inventors and Entrepreneurs DESCRIPTION:Join us as La Porte County Historian Bruce Johnson\, tells the fascinating stories of successful people and businesses in Indiana including Eli Lilly\, Harlan Sanders\, Wilbur Wright\, Madame C. J. Walker\, the Ball Brothers\, Orville Redenbacher\, and many others. \nABOUT SPEAKER SERIES\nThe Studebaker Museum Speaker Series\, presented by the Campisi Family Education Fund\, is held in the Wiekamp Auditorium. Regular Speaker Series admission is $2. Regular admission fees apply to tour the Studebaker National Museum and The History Museum. Studebaker National Museum and Campus members are admitted free! URL:https://studebakermuseum.org/event/hoosier-inventors-and-entrepreneurs/ CATEGORIES:Speaker Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://studebakermuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Ball20brothers-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230804T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230804T193000 DTSTAMP:20240403T034052Z CREATED:20240403T023703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T034052Z UID:10000031-1691170200-1691177400@studebakermuseum.org SUMMARY:An Evening with Anthony Schmidt DESCRIPTION:Join photography senesation Anthony Schmidt for an evening at the Studebaker National Museum! Dr. Joshua Diehl\, former Chief Program Officer for Child and Adolescent Services at LOGAN Center\, will moderate a special one-on-one conversation with Anthony in the Wiekamp Auditorium where topics will include Anthony’s stunning photography\, his vision and process\, and Dr. Diehl’s experience working with the autistic community and the arts\, in particular.  Anthony will be available following the talk to sign copies of his new book\, Shifting Perspectives\, and select photographic prints. Both the book and prints will be available for purchase in the museum store. \nActivities are made possible in part by the Community Foundation of St. Joseph County\, and the Indiana Arts Commission\, which receives support from the State of Indiana and the National Endowment for the Arts. \nTickets include admission to the museum\, access to the exhibition—The Photography of Anthony Schmidt—and the talk in the Wiekamp Auditorium. Doors open at 5:30 pm; the theater program will begin promptly at 6:00 pm. \n\n\n\nTypes of Admission\nPrice\n\n\n\n\nGeneral Admission\n$11\n\n\nMember\n$5\n\n\nChildren 17 & Under\nFree\n\n\n\n  \nBecause seating is limited\, advanced ticket purchase is strongly recommended. Purchase your tickets below or in the Museum Store!  Members must log into their accounts to access their special rate. \n [imic_button colour=”btn-primary” type=”enabled” link=”https://studebakermuseum.app.neoncrm.com/eventReg.jsp?event=44&” target=”_self” extraclass=”btn-donate” size=”btn-lg”]Purchase Tickets[/imic_button] URL:https://studebakermuseum.org/event/an-evening-with-anthony-schmidt/ CATEGORIES:Speaker Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://studebakermuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/082922Anthony-60-for-web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230719T133000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230719T143000 DTSTAMP:20240403T034102Z CREATED:20240403T023703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T034102Z UID:10000033-1689773400-1689777000@studebakermuseum.org SUMMARY:Brooks Stevens: The Most Famous Designer You’ve Never Heard Of DESCRIPTION:Join Studebaker National Museum Curator Kyle Sater for an exploration into the life and works of Milwaukee-based industrial designer Brooks Stevens\, who styled everything from the wide-mouth peanut butter jar to the famous Oscar Mayer Weinermobile. The presentation will be split into two parts: part one will cover Stevens’s vehicle designs—including his work for Studebaker—while part two will survey his work on household appliances\, architecture\, brand design\, and more. And make sure to check out the museum’s new special exhibition\, Mid-Century Master: The Designs of Brooks Stevens\, after the talk! \nABOUT SPEAKER SERIES\nThe Studebaker Museum Speaker Series\, presented by the Campisi Family Education Fund\, is held in the Wiekamp Auditorium. Regular Speaker Series admission is $2. Regular admission fees apply to tour the Studebaker National Museum and The History Museum. Studebaker National Museum and Campus members are admitted free! URL:https://studebakermuseum.org/event/brooks-stevens-the-most-famous-designer-youve-never-heard-of/ CATEGORIES:Speaker Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://studebakermuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Picture1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230621T133000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230621T143000 DTSTAMP:20240403T034112Z CREATED:20240403T023703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T034112Z UID:10000035-1687354200-1687357800@studebakermuseum.org SUMMARY:Industrial Evolution: Studebaker’s South Bend Factories DESCRIPTION:Join Studebaker National Museum Archivist Andrew Beckman and former City of South Bend Economic Development Specialist and local historian Andy Laurent for a look at the development and evolution of Studebaker’s South Bend plants from the horse-drawn era up through the end of production in the 1960s. \nABOUT SPEAKER SERIES\nThe Studebaker Museum Speaker Series\, presented by the Campisi Family Education Fund\, is held in the Wiekamp Auditorium. Regular Speaker Series admission is $2. Regular admission fees apply to tour the Studebaker National Museum and The History Museum. Studebaker National Museum and Campus members are admitted free! URL:https://studebakermuseum.org/event/industrial-evolution-studebakers-south-bend-factories/ CATEGORIES:Speaker Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://studebakermuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Main-plant-SW-Aerial-S16119-RGB-for-web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230517T133000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230517T143000 DTSTAMP:20240403T034120Z CREATED:20240403T023703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T034120Z UID:10000037-1684330200-1684333800@studebakermuseum.org SUMMARY:Studebaker Housing: The Citizens Home Company DESCRIPTION:In the late 19th century\, planned communities were growing in popularity throughout the US. For example\, George Pullman wanted to attract and retain talented workers for his business in Chicago. He believed that providing a quality standard of living would keep workers happy\, productive\, and less likely to strike. \nSouth Bend did not have anything quite that organized; instead industry leaders used residential new construction to compete for workers. In 1919 the Citizens Home Company was formed as part of the Studebaker Corporations’ housing company. \nAdam Toering\, Historic Preservation Administrator with the City of South Bend\, will talk about the various neighborhoods that were built by the Citizens Home Company\, providing quality worker housing for Studebaker employees at a discounted price. The Rev. Dr. Charles A. Lippincott\, a former First Presbyterian Church minister\, hung up the frock and went to work for Studebaker labor relations\, spearheading this exciting program. \nABOUT SPEAKER SERIES\nThe Studebaker Museum Speaker Series\, presented by the Campisi Family Education Fund\, is held in the Wiekamp Auditorium. Regular Speaker Series admission is $2. Regular admission fees apply to tour the Studebaker National Museum and The History Museum. Studebaker National Museum and Campus members are admitted free! URL:https://studebakermuseum.org/event/studebaker-housing/ CATEGORIES:Speaker Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://studebakermuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Stude-Place.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230419T133000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230419T143000 DTSTAMP:20240403T034125Z CREATED:20240403T023703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T034125Z UID:10000039-1681911000-1681914600@studebakermuseum.org SUMMARY:Studebaker: Israeli Afterlife DESCRIPTION:Studebaker: Israeli afterlife is the unlikely and little-known story of how the famed Hoosier car brand continued production in the Holy Land after the Studebaker Plant’s closure in South Bend. This lecture will explore Israel’s first tycoon’s risky vision of a “Detroit of the Middle East” in the city of Haifa\, with Studebaker being its flagship Car Brand in the mid to late 1960s. \n  \nABOUT SPEAKER SERIES\nThe Studebaker Museum Speaker Series\, presented by the Campisi Family Education Fund\, is held in the Wiekamp Auditorium. Regular Speaker Series admission is $2. Regular admission fees apply to tour the Studebaker National Museum and The History Museum. Studebaker National Museum and Campus members are admitted free! URL:https://studebakermuseum.org/event/studebaker-israeli-afterlife/ CATEGORIES:Speaker Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://studebakermuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Stude-Israel_Lark-ad.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR