Four States Auto Museum facts for kids
Interior of the Four States Auto Museum
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| Established | 2004 |
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| Location | Texarkana, Arkansas |
| Type | Automobile museum |
The Four States Auto Museum is a super cool place in Texarkana, Arkansas, where you can explore the history of cars! It used to be known as the Tex-Ark Antique Auto Museum. This museum first opened its doors in 2004. It's built on a special spot where wagons and car bodies were made a long time ago.
About the Museum
The Four States Auto Museum is a special non-profit group. This means it's run for a good cause, not to make money. Its main goal is to save, collect, and show off old cars. They also keep important papers and stories about these vehicles. The museum's collection covers over 100 years of car history.
What You'll See
Inside the museum, you'll find more than 20 different cars. These cars are shown on a rotating basis, meaning they change every few months. At any time, you can usually see about 15 cars on display. There are also a few motorcycles and lots of "automobilia." Automobilia are cool items related to cars, like old gas pumps or car signs.
Some of the amazing vehicles you might see include:
- A horse-drawn hearse from the time of the American Civil War. This is a very old carriage!
- A Ford Model T and a Model A. These were some of the first cars many people could own.
- A unique Nash Metropolitan.
- A fast Studebaker dragster.
- A modern 2015 Chevrolet Corvette.
The museum also has a collection of books, newsletters, and magazines about cars. It's a great place to learn all about how cars have changed over time.
Fun Events and Activities
The Four States Auto Museum hosts several exciting events each year. They have an annual car show that happens with Texarkana's RailFest. This is a big event where many different cars are displayed.
They also host the annual Fall Fun Car Show & Swap Meet. These events help raise money for the museum. The museum also welcomes school tours and hosts educational events. Sometimes, people even have parties or weddings there!
Gallery
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1954 Chevrolet Bel Air
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1957 Studebaker Silver Hawk 57G-C3
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1960 Nash Metropolitan
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