CRUISE IN- SIGNATURE PROGRAM

Sunday April 12, 2019 12 – 5:00 pm
Admission: Free with Museum Admission (7.00 adults/ 4.00 students & children 6-17/ Children 5 & Under are free)
**WCHM Members & Cruise IN Participants free

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Wayne County, Start Your Engines!
Come meet drivers, owners and sponsors related to Wayne County Racing and beyond! Don your 50’s and 60’s attire and celebrate the heyday of racing at Richmond Midget Stadium. Be among the first to experience our 2019 Signature Exhibit-Wayne County: Indiana’s Gateway to Racing.
Enjoy concessions from Schunk’s and Big Poppa’s Pork Pit Food Truck.
DJ Stuck in the Middle will be rockin’ around the clock in the courtyard with some oldies but goodies.
For an extra treat, take a ride around the block in a historic Model T Ford courtesy of the Model T Ford Club. ($2.00 suggested donation per person per ride, proceeds go to the Model T Ford Club and WCHM Programs)
Bring the family and make it a day at YOUR Wayne County Historical Museum.
Specific Car/ Drivers:
Bill Johnson, Driver, Richmond, Richmond Midget Stadium
Earl Smith , Driver, Richmond, Richmond Midget Stadium
Bob Jackson, Driver, Richmond Midget Stadium Bob Lemons, Driver, Winchester
Ray Smith’s Champ Car
And Many More!!

Parking: Behind WCHM= Street Parking in front of museum, Parking Lot (S. 11th behind museum), Fenced Parking on Grass across B Street
**Cruise IN participants enter via the gate on 12th Street and will be directed to park in the courtyard. Cruise IN participants receive free admission to the museum/event.
**Parking begins at 11:00 am for Cruise In Participants
**All makes, models, and years welcome up to 1980.

Design Courtesy of Doug Reid

SIGNATURE DINNER

Wayne County: Indiana’s Gateway to Racing Signature Dinner

Help support Your Wayne County Historical Museum and celebrate the incredible racing history of Wayne County at our annual fundraising dinner! From Ostrich Races at the Arboretum, to the heyday of midget car racing at Richmond Midget Stadium, Wayne County: Indiana’s Gateway to Racing Signature Dinner will highlight the racing history of Wayne County. A five star dinner catered by Old Richmond Inn, 4 guest speakers, and a premiere look at our newest exhibit, Wayne County:Indiana’s Gateway to Racing. Our guest speakers include:
Tom Bigelow- Driver- USAC, Indy 500, NASCAR
Bob Lemons- Winchester Speedway Driver and Historian
Bill Johnson, 1st Place Driver-Richmond Midget Stadium
Earl Smith, 1st Place Driver-Richmond Midget Stadium
Bobby Jackson, 1st Place Driver- Richmond Midget Stadium

Tickets are $100.00/person or $600.00/table

Contact us for information on how to purchase tickets or how to sponsor a table!

Starting Lineup-Richmond Midget Stadium c. 1950 Photo Credit: Ralph Pyle

TALES FROM THE DEPARTED

Held at Earlham Cemetery this Walking Tour will be storytelling by characters in costume depicting people from Richmond’s past.  $10 per Car.  *In case of inclement weather this event will be held at the WCHM.
Date:
October 5, 2019 – 1:00pm to 4:00pm

HAUNTED MUSEUM

One of our most popular and sought after events of the year “Haunted Museum” is fun for the entire family!  Children receive treats throughout the decorated museum and we encourage entire families to dress in costume, but not a requirement.  
Date:
October 18, 2019 – 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm
October 19, 2019 – 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm
October 25, 2019 – 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm
October 26, 2019 – 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm