Join us as Studebaker National Museum Curator Aaron Warkentin explores how the automobile has forever changed the social landscape of the United States. From the interstate highway system to gas stations, the car is an integral part of America's social fabric and almost impossible to live without. Learn about the many wonders and conundrums the […]
Join us as Col. H. Donald Capps U.S. Army, Retired, leads us on a photographic exploration of the Jeep during the War in all its various roles. This presentation will cover the Jeep from its birth, which is still a controversial topic, to its early development and on to its nearly ubiquitous role on the […]
From the rubble of the bombed out "Strength Through Joy" German factory to worldwide automotive icon, how did the funny little vehicle that was once scorned as having "more faults than a dog has fleas" end up becoming one of the ten most important automobiles of all time? This visually illustrated talk will focus not […]
The Studebaker National Museum's Archivist, Andy Beckman, will explore the facilities and structures that allowed Studebaker to build their automobiles. More details coming soon.
Explore the history of two iconic vehicles that are a part of our current Ten Cars that Changed the World exhibition. The Ford Model T put the world on wheels by selling 15 million units from 1908-27, and revolutionized mass production and worker compensation in the process. The Ford Mustang touched off another revolution in 1964 with its […]
President Abraham Lincoln and General Ulysses S. Grant will provide fascinating insight as they discuss their respective roles during the Civil War. The Studebaker Museum Speaker Series is held in the Wiekamp Auditorium. Regular lecture admission is $2. Regular admission fees apply to tour the Studebaker National Museum and The History Museum. Studebaker National Museum […]
The special exhibition Streamlined: Style in Motion is a fascinating study of a beautiful design language. The advent of industrial design combined with wind tunnel testing saw the boxy shapes of the 1920s give way to graceful streamlined silhouettes that spread across the entire industry. Streamlined: Style in Motion features some of the landmark automobiles from this […]
Gordon Buehrig's career as an automotive stylist spanned numerous automotive creations, from the Stutz Lemans racer to the radical TASCO. Jon Bill, retired Curator of the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum, will lead an exploration of Buehrig's career. Gordon's career hit a high-note during his time with Auburn Auto Co. and Duesenberg, before he moved […]
Join Studebaker National Museum Archivist Andrew Beckman for a look at bygone Studebaker commercial, industrial and residential structures and architecture.
Join a panel of local history professionals as they discuss a trio of historic preservation revivals. Tim Corcoran and Elicia Feasel will cover the Lafayette building’s history and renovation; Vicki McIntire will review the Studebaker Fountain’s return to the community; and Todd Zeiger will present on the West Washington Historic District’s Kizer House. Each of […]
Internal combustion engines in the vehicles that we drive was not always the norm. Renowned automotive historian Robert Casey, retired Curator of Transportation at The Henry Ford Museum, will take us through this history. He will explore the triumph of internal combustion over steam and electric. Through these conversations, we will learn what it was […]
Join Studebaker historian Richard Quinn for a look at the Rockne Motor Corporation. This wholly owned Studebaker subsidiary and its sole product were named for Notre Dame football coach and Studebaker employee Knute Rockne.
