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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote billd Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: Jul/27/2016 at 6:48pm
Definitely will not be driving to the east coast next year. That's too many hours and dollars away.like another thread said the coasts make it tougher and for me it's the same as east coast. Sorry. Will do Kenosha for sure.
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It is time to talk positive about next year's convention.  As event chairman for the 1991, 1992, 1995 Gettysburg Regional and co-chair of the 1994 Nationals here in Denver, PA, I understand this area and having an event here about as well as anyone.

Potomac Ramblers and Delaware Valley will put on an event that will be unique, different, and very family oriented.  That's just how we roll here in the east when we go big.  It will be different than a Chicagoland event in that it's not the birthplace of our cars.  Instead it is the birthplace of our country, and for that reason, everyone should jump at the chance to come here and experience for themselves what has made this great country.  Pennsylvania is steeped in history.  Gettysburg lies along the old wagon trail west from Philly, also known as the Lincoln Highway (Rt. 30).  Picturesque old German / PA Dutch farms are scattered along the rolling hills of Lancaster, York, and Adams Counties along the Rt. 30.

I love this photo of Gettysburg - as it captures the beauty of the land, the farms, as well as the history of what happened here and how we experience that history today:


The battlefields of Gettysburg are hallowed ground.  You will leave changed and with a deep appreciation of what happened here and how the course of our nation's history hinged on a few hours of battle here.

We realize that not everyone will be able to bring a car from 10 hours away for this event (but please do if you can).  Those of us who come to Kenosha from PA usually drive modern - we get it.  However, we can promise that traffic in PA to get here will not be like Chicago!  Instead, as you hit the PA Turnpike from the west, you will find that you finally have to drive your car - both hands on the wheel as you navigate the interstate "road course" through the Allegheny Mt. range.

If you live in Indiana to NJ, or NH to SC, make the effort to drive in, and we hope that all the east coast vendors make a special effort to bring out inventories that the mid-west never sees.

For those from way out west, Gettysburg and the region is a great flight destination, as Dulles (Wash. DC), BWI, and Harrisburg are all good choices for flights and a modest drive.  Once here, you have many places you can explore in and around Gettysburg, as well as Baltimore (1.3 hrs), Washington DC (1.5 hrs), and Lancaster Co (Amish - 1.3hrs) away from the host hotel.

Make your plans now to come early, bring the family and enjoy two reasons to be in PA in June 2017 - our history and our cars.  Help your kids experience history, not just read about it in school!

In the coming weeks, I will post some photos from an photographer friend of mine that loves Gettysburg and spends a lot of time shooting in the National Park there.  The event team will also be sharing more and more about their plans and the activities you can engage in.  For now, make your reservations and mark your calendars!



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My wife and I will definitely be there for the National and hope to extend our time to take in the sites. So much history and so much to see while there. Looking forward to it! Patrick & Lori
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just made my reservations - looking forward to this show!
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What is the host hotel? Thanks
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hassyfoto sent me these documents for the show.  Planning is continuing for events so check back for schedule updates.


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Just booked my room at the host hotel...man that's a loooooooooooooooooooong drive :)
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On the Way home you should Park your Truck in K-Town Tony, maybe at Zio´s Driveway..  LOL
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Originally posted by amxdreamer amxdreamer wrote:

Just booked my room at the host hotel...man that's a loooooooooooooooooooong drive :)


Tony, If you wanted to do both shows, someone (Cam?) mentioned you could leave your rig somewhere and fly home and back. Sounds like a logistic nightmare but the more I think about it is doable.
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