🏛️ Why This Trip Matters

The Active A’s are heading to one of the most remarkable automotive history destinations in the country: The Chris & Kathleen Koch AACA Library & Research Center, home to more than 3 million historical automotive documents and recognized worldwide for its dedication to preserving our shared automotive heritage.

The AACA Library isn’t just a building—it’s a living archive of the stories, craftsmanship, and innovation that shaped the vehicles we love. As the official Library and Research Center of the Antique Automobile Club of America, it houses books, sales literature, brochures, periodicals, service manuals, company documents, and the collections of twelve car clubs. It is one of the largest and most honored automotive research libraries in the world. ¹

For anyone restoring a Model A, researching family automotive history, or simply curious about the evolution of the automobile, this visit offers rare access to materials you won’t find anywhere else.

🗓️ Event Overview

Destination: AACA Library & Research Center

Date: June 13 2026
Location: Hershey, PA
Purpose: Explore the archives, learn about the preservation of automotive history, and strengthen our club’s connection to the national community of enthusiasts.

🕰️ What to Expect

• A guided introduction to the library’s mission and collections

• Time to browse materials relevant to your own Model A or other vehicles

• Opportunities to view rare documents, manuals, and periodicals

• A chance to meet the staff who preserve and catalog this extraordinary collection

• Optional research time for personal projects (on‑site research is free; only copies or scans incur a small fee)

🚗 Travel & Logistics

Larry Whitaker will lead us . Members may also meet us directly at the library. Additional details on timing, parking, and lunch plans will be shared at the next meeting and via email.