Bloomington, IL—The 13th Annual Antique Car Exhibition is scheduled for Saturday, August 1st from 10 am to 3 pm at the David Davis Mansion State Historic Site in Bloomington located at 1000 E. Monroe Drive.
This will be a non-judged family event featuring antique cars, trucks, motorcycles, scooters, and more produced prior to 1985. The cars will be displayed on the shady Clover Lawn where visitors can view the cars up close, talk with the owners and meet fellow automobile enthusiasts. All vintage automobiles are invited to participate in a “Parade of Progress” around the mansion drive at approximately 2 pm.
The mansion grounds will provide the setting for a picturesque weekend afternoon at a Victorian country estate. The Illinois Country Music Association will have performers providing entertainment for guests on the lawn, while visitors may stroll through the amazing collection of vintage automobiles on display. There will also be picnic foods and beverages for sale.
The event is being co-sponsored by the McLean County Antique Automobile Club and the David Davis Mansion Foundation. A $2 per person donation will be suggested at the gate. Cars may be registered at the front gate for no entry fee.
The David Davis Mansion State Historic Site, administered by the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency, was built in 1872 and is open Wednesday through Sunday from 9 am to 4 pm for public tours. The David Davis Mansion Foundation is a not-for-profit organization supporting education, preservation and acquisition programs for the David Davis Mansion. The McLean County Antique Automobile Club’s members are committed to the preservation of antique automobiles and enjoy the camaraderie that goes along with these preservation efforts.
For more information, please contact Julius Alexander at 309-275-8809 or Cecil Jones at 309-827-0175.
Please plan to attend this unique exhibition.