Wayne County: Indiana’s Gateway to Racing Signature Exhibit 2019 – 2020
We are excited to announce our newest annual exhibit! The exhibit showcases over 100 years of racing in Wayne County. From a race featuring a horse and an ostrich at the Single G Track at the Arboretum to the hey day of racing at Richmond Midget Stadium, Wayne County: Indiana’s Gateway to Racing will rev up visitors of all ages. Various racing vehicles are featured, as well as images, memorabilia, and equipment relating to the racing history of Wayne County. The exhibit connects Wayne County Racing to the Indy 500, NASCAR, Dayton, Anderson, Winchester and beyond. Visitors will learn about the drivers, the glory and dangers of racing, the tracks in Wayne County, and much more. Wayne County, Start Your Engines! and race on over to Your Museum beginning April 7, 2019 to satisfy your need for speed!
Richmond Midget Stadium c. 1950’s
Bobby Jackson at Richmond Midget Stadium c. 1950’s – 1960’s
Earl Smith, Richmond Midget Stadium
MUMMY
A 3000-year old mummy is on display along with his beautifully preserved and exquisitely painted coffin. Surrounding the mummy are 12 display cases filled with objects that were used in every day life but also preserved in tombs for their owner to use in the afterlife.
DOLLHOUSE
This doll house was built in 1880 for 10 year old Caroline R. Jones. Caroline later became Mrs. Charles M Woodman and lived on College Ave in Richmond.This house was made by a professional carpenter and wood carver named Allen Weeks. His name is on the balcony over the front door.Wood used in the structure is mainly black walnut and tulip, with small pieces of amaranth and whitewood for trimming.
The house and its furnishings are typical of 1880. They have not been subjected to changes by remodeling and modernization which have affected most houses of that period.
On the first floor the cook stove and the kitchen furnishings may be seen in the room at the right. The dining room furnishings, including pewter dishes, are shown at the left. On the second floor are the living room and parlor, and on the third floor the bedroom and nursery, all with appropriate furniture, lace curtains at windows and brass chandeliers for lights. Marble top tables and wash stands, heavy gilt picture frames and elaborate furniture complete the arrangement of a very comfortable home for Caroline’s play family.
PILOT RESTORATION
The 1922 Pilot Speedster is the 19th car in the museum’s collection and is the 9th Richmond built car in our collection.