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Open Hood Education Series

For the first time ever, Owls Head Transportation Museum will be lifting the hoods on all the historic vehicles in the collection, giving the public a rare, up-close look at their innerworkings. Don't miss your chance to see and learn about what makes these vehicles so remarkable – this is a program unlike any other! The first of three Open Hood events will be held Feb. 10. A lecture and STEM activities will accompany the event.

10am - 4pm: Open Hood Event

For the first time ever, Owls Head Transportation Museum will be lifting the hoods on all the historic vehicles in the collection

The following vehicles will be highlighted throughout the day:

1905 Panhard et Lavassor 1906 Autocar Touring Car 1957 Ford Thunderbird 1942 Ford GPW WWII "Jeep" 1932 Cragar Racer 1913 Rolls Royce 40/50 "Silver Ghost" Touring The following aircraft will be highlighted throughout the day: 1923 Fokker CIV 1917 Curtiss JN-4D "Jenny"

1:00pm: Education Lecture Alice Longfellow's 1913 Rolls Royce Silver Ghost

Join us as we explore the origins of one of the museum's most celebrated collection pieces, Alice Longfellow's 1913 Rolls Royce Silver Ghost. Beginning in the summer of 1913, recently discovered documents and research have revealed an epic journey of adventure, discovery, and war. Toby Stinson will lead a discussion on how Alice Longfellow and her Rolls Royce were caught in the middle of a changing world- and survived!

10am - 4pm: STEM Activity The activity for the event will feature robotics

Throughout the day OHTM educators will be leading young learners in a special STEM activity. The activity for the event will feature robotics, and the Family STEM Center will be open throughout the day.

10am-4pm