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Live Blacksmithing in the Jeremiah Sweinhart Carriage Factory

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February 11, 2017
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Preserving Pennsylvania’s Transportation History

Who remembers the Mighty Atom?! Did you know the Who remembers  the Mighty Atom?!

Did you know the Boyertown Museum is home to a very special 1938 Dodge truck once used by legendary strongman Joseph Greenstein, better known as “The Mighty Atom”?

Born in Poland in 1893, Greenstein overcame serious childhood illnesses and went on to train as a strongman under famous circus performer Champion Volanko. His incredible feats of strength eventually earned him the nickname “The Mighty Atom.”

Greenstein traveled across the United States in his modified 1938 Dodge, which served as both his camper and traveling show stage. He even performed weekly right here in Boyertown at Zern’s Farmers Market! After his performances, he sold soaps and elixirs that he developed himself.

Greenstein and his wife Leah raised ten children, several of whom also became strongmen. He also mentored Lawrence “Slim the Hammerman” Farman, whose story is part of the display at the Musuem.

After Greenstein’s passing in 1977, Slim helped save the truck from being impounded. Dr. Elliot Menkowitz later purchased the truck and began its restoration, with the goal of preserving it as closely as possible to how it looked when the Mighty Atom and his family traveled the country.

Today, this remarkable truck helps tell the story of a fascinating piece of American roadside and entertainment history. Stop by the Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles and see the Mighty Atom’s truck for yourself!
We love bus tours! Thank you Bollman Charter Servi We love bus tours! Thank you Bollman Charter Services for visiting us!
Our volunteer Jim Xander talks about our luxury ca Our volunteer Jim Xander talks about our luxury cars in our gallery!
Recap from our Cars & Cones event last week! Thank Recap from our Cars & Cones event last week! Thank you to all who attended!
Volunteer Spotlight: Dan Olsen! Dan has been volun Volunteer Spotlight: Dan Olsen! Dan has been volunteering at the Museum for over 20 years!
See you at Das Awkscht Fescht! You'll see our 1976 See you at Das Awkscht Fescht! You'll see our 1976 Peterman Special Midget! Don't forget to visit our booth!
A preview of what you could experience on our grou A preview of what you could experience on our group tours! Learn about Charles Duryea and the other Pennsylvania car manufacturers! Call Felicia Schrader to schedule a tour today! Call at 610-367-2090!
Just a few weeks until the Museum's 60th Annual Du Just a few weeks until the Museum's 60th Annual Duryea Day is here! Join us on Saturday, September 5, from 9 am to 3 pm for classic cars, local food vendors, and a flea market! 

This year's featured vehicle is the Pullman! Pullman vehicles were manufactured in York, PA. Of the total number of Pullmans built between 1905 and 1917, just 25 are known to have survived. The Pullman pictured here is a 1916 and belongs to Cheryl Vaughan. 

For more info ➡ https://www.facebook.com/events/819555664441795
📣 HOLIDAY HOURS📣 The Museum will be CLOSED on Sat 📣 HOLIDAY HOURS📣

The Museum will be CLOSED on Saturday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. We'll see you Sunday, July 5 for regular hours - 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM.

📸 Baseball game, Anchorage, Alaska. July 4, 1915. Photo courtesy of the Library of Congress.
These and more will come to life on Saturday, June These and more will come to life on Saturday, June 27! Join us from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm for Hoods Up Weekend! See early and experimental engines from Pennsylvania vehicles built right here in our backyard. Docents will be available throughout the gallery and carriage factory to answer your questions. On Saturday ONLY, our mechanics will fire up a few select vehicles so you can hear them run! This event is included with your Museum Contribution. 

As a special treat, Susquehanna Valley Region and Old Time Touring Club Regions of the Horseless Carriage Club will join us at the Museum. Rides may be available. 

For more info ➡ https://www.facebook.com/events/913203291391319/913210694723912/
📣EXCITING ANOUNCEMENT📣 The Boyertown Museum of Hi 📣EXCITING ANOUNCEMENT📣

The Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles is the GOLD winner for Philly's Favorite Museum! Thank you so much to everyone who took the time to vote for us! We're exceptionally grateful for your support and are SO excited for this win. That makes two years in a row!
Last night we hosted our friends and volunteers fo Last night we hosted our friends and volunteers for the Museum's annual Appreciation Dinner. Over the last 12 months, our volunteers have given the Museum over 5,000 hours of their time. We are so grateful to each and every one of them for their dedication to the Museum and its Mission. We couldn't do this without you! 

Thanks to @bausecatering for a delicious meal! 

And congratulations to this year's winners 🏆
Rookie of the Year - Maya Brunner
History Keeper Award - Dave Wiesinger
Duryea Day Excellence Award - Sandy Kemp
The Ernie Derkas Award - Jim Butt
Board Member of the Year - Mark Serfass
Exceptional Service Award - John McCarthy 
The Paul Hafer Award - Dan Olsen
Out and about for a test drive! Out and about for a test drive!
We got so lucky with the weather last Friday for o We got so lucky with the weather last Friday for our first cruise-in of the year! Thanks to all who came out 😎🌞
Beautiful day for a visit to the Museum! 🌞😎 Beautiful day for a visit to the Museum! 🌞😎
On the road again! For a test drive...😎 On the road again! For a test drive...😎
⏰REMINDER⏰ The Museum will be CLOSED on April 5th ⏰REMINDER⏰

The Museum will be CLOSED on April 5th for the Easter Holiday. Please, enjoy safe celebrations, everyone! We'll see you on Monday, April 6th, for regular hours (9:30am - 4:00 pm).
Visit the Museum on Tuesday, February 17 from 10 a Visit the Museum on Tuesday, February 17 from 10 am - 1 pm and enjoy a fresh fastnacht in the famous Fegely's Reading Diner! Just 25 cents for a fastnacht and 5 cents for a cup of coffee!

As always, docents will be available throughout the gallery to answer any of your questions! This event is included with your regular contribution.

Fastnachts generously provided by Frecon Farms.

To sponsor the event, please contact michaela@boyertownmuseum.org.
👋Ever wondered about volunteering at the Museum? O 👋Ever wondered about volunteering at the Museum? Our volunteers are so important to us, and we're grateful for their good work every day. If you're interested in joining the volunteer team, reach out to felicia@boyertownmuseum.org
The Museum's beloved 1900 Duryea Phaeton is headin The Museum's beloved 1900 Duryea Phaeton is heading to the @petersenmuseum for its Made in America: Cars That Moved a Nation exhibit, which opens on Saturday, January 31st!
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