From the Executive Director's Desk: ACM at Two Car Shows!

During this - our first full year of programming - the ACM will have the pleasure of attending two car shows this year - both the Newburyport Car Show and the Carriagetown Car Show.

The early automotive era, from about 1900 to 1930, was when Amesbury developed a reputation as a boutique supplier of high-end auto bodies. Many of our members know the rich heritage of automobile body making in Amesbury, and we are a staple of the Carriagetown Car Show, with our antique vehicles on the bull-nose at Market Square, Amesbury.

This year, we are thrilled to be invited to bring our enthusiasm for automobile history (and a 1911 Electric Victoria Phaeton) to the Newburyport Car Show, Cruisin’ the 50s, on August 11th, in downtown Newburyport. The ACM will be hosting a tent with a vintage photo booth, to capture memories of this fun event in old-timey style.

10th Annual Newburyport Car Show
Cruisin' the 50s
August 11th, from 5:00 – 8:00 PM
VIP Brunch ~ Live Music ~ Raffles ~ Cars

We hope to see you in neighboring Newburyport for a summery day of family fun.

Most sincerely,
Kelly Daniell
Executive Director

Early autos out and about in Massachusetts. Early 20th century image of electric vehicles outside the Wayside Inn in Sudbury, with an Edison Electric Hydrant (a charging station for electric vehicles). From a private collection.