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The Midwest Dream Car Collection located in Manhattan, KS. Presented by Ward and Brenda Morgan.

Gotta get under the hood! Once a month we make a

Gotta get under the hood! Once a month we make a day of letting the public take a closer look at our collection. Come check it out today 12 pm - 5 pm.

Today is Small Business Saturday, what a great opp

Today is Small Business Saturday, what a great opportunity to show your support to local organizations! We are open 9 am - 5 pm with festive finds in the Pit Stop Shop and new exhibits on the show floor!

Ready, Set, Shop! We're ready for all you Black F

Ready, Set, Shop! We're ready for all you Black Friday Shoppers! The Pit Stop Shop has one-of-a-kind gifts for car lovers, kids and even mom! Stop by today 10 am - 3 pm.

We have so much to be grateful for this year! Mos

We have so much to be grateful for this year! Most importantly, we are thankful for our community! We would not be here without the support and encouragement of our friends, neighbors, volunteers and staff. We wish each of you a happy and healthy Thanksgiving!

We are in the final days of Military Month! You'v

We are in the final days of Military Month! You've got one last chance to enjoy Featured Car Talk this Saturday at 11 am. Don't miss out!

We have packed The Pit Stop Shop with tons of new

We have packed The Pit Stop Shop with tons of new items! You're sure to find the perfect holiday gift for the car lover in your life! Open Black Friday 10 am - 3 pm.

Patterson-Greenfield Automobile Future automotive

Patterson-Greenfield Automobile
Future automotive entrepreneur Charles R. “C.R” Patterson was born into slavery in Virginia in 1833. He later escaped to freedom in Ohio where he went to work as a foreman for the Dines & Simpson carriage company. In 1873, Mr. Patterson joined J.P. Lowe & Company, a carriage company located in Greenfield, Ohio. In 1893 Mr. Patterson purchased the business from Mr. Lowe and along with his two sons, Samuel and Frederick, carried on the business under the name of C.R. Patterson & Sons. Samuel died in 1899 at the young age of 23 and following C.R. Patterson’s death in 1910, his son Frederick took over the business. With automobiles rapidly replacing horse-drawn carriages, the younger Patterson saw the writing on the wall and decided to switch over to producing automobiles in 1914, producing the companies first car in 1915. It was known as the Patterson-Greenfield. Even though the Patterson-Greenfield was a well-built car, and comparable to other similarly priced automobiles of the time, the cost of production proved too much for the fledgling company. Three years later the company ceased automobile production and went into building truck, bus and utility vehicle bodies under the Greenfield Bus Body Co name. This new company was successful and stayed in business until Fredericks death in 1932, at which time the business closed. While some estimate that up to 150 Patterson-Greenfield automobiles were built, actual numbers are likely fewer than 50. There are no known surviving Patterson-Greenfield automobiles left in existence. The National Museum of African American History & Culture states that Patterson & Sons remains the only African American owned automobile company in United States history.

We had a great group for Featured Car Talk this mo

We had a great group for Featured Car Talk this morning! In case you missed it, join us next Saturday for an encore presentation of The History of Military Jeeps at 11 am.

Just like many of you, we are always adapting. Du

Just like many of you, we are always adapting. Due to a local health order and our community’s recent Covid increase, we will no longer be hosting an in-person Santa event on December 5th. We will still be collecting toy donations and enjoying a few holiday activities during our regular business hours throughout December. Thank you for your understanding and Happy Holidays!

It's time for Featured Car Talk! This Saturday at

It's time for Featured Car Talk! This Saturday at 11 am we will dig into the backstory of our military jeep exhibit. It's the perfect chance to explore these historic vehicles before Military Month ends.

We are counting down the days to Santa's annual mu

We are counting down the days to Santa's annual museum visit! Although it will look different, we invite you to safely celebrate the season with us on December 5th. Come and Go 12pm - 3 pm.

A big thank you to Dr. Robert Smith for sharing so

A big thank you to Dr. Robert Smith for sharing some fascinating tank history today! Military Month continues throughout November. Join us next weekend for our Featured Car Talk on military jeeps.

Kids Studio was full of creativity this morning as

Kids Studio was full of creativity this morning as we used non-traditional supplies and materials. What fun to think outside the box and see those wheels turning!

It's time to get creative with Kids Studio! This

It's time to get creative with Kids Studio! This Saturday we will be using nuts, bolts, springs, and more to create custom designs. The fun begins at 10 am and a $10 supply fee will be charged per child. See you Saturday!

ANNOUNCEMENT: Due to family illness, our Featured

ANNOUNCEMENT: Due to family illness, our Featured Car Talk for Saturday is canceled. Please plan to join us on November 21st at 11 am for Featured Car Talk. Our Military Month exhibit of historic Jeeps and uniforms is currently on display.

Officially November marks the start of Coffee and

Officially November marks the start of Coffee and Car-versation as we move indoors for cooler weather. Since Mother Nature is gifting us another nice day, feel free to bring your car out. Coffee and donuts will be inside. See you Saturday!

The votes are in and we’d like to declare a winn

The votes are in and we’d like to declare a winner! Thanks to all those who participated in our Halloween Pumpkin Decorating Competition. Creepy Casket Crunch won by only 7 votes and the runner up was Marvin the Mummy. Cast your vote for a favorite design in the comments below!

Thank you to everyone who came out for our Plaza W

Thank you to everyone who came out for our Plaza West Trick or Treat last night! We loved seeing your costumes and creativity. Have a safe and spooky Halloween! 1419 Mercantile Powercat Sports Grill GameDay Sports Pub Genesis Health Clubs (MANHATTAN) Guilty Biscuit

Need a little pick-me-up on this cloudy afternoon?

Need a little pick-me-up on this cloudy afternoon? Come see what makes these cars go VROOM! Open Hood Sunday - 12 pm to 5 pm.

Happy Friday! We're loving these cooler temperatu

Happy Friday! We're loving these cooler temperatures and gearing up for a relaxing fall weekend! It's not too late to join us for our Autumn Car Cruise on Sunday at 1 pm. All cars welcome.

Note: There will be no Featured Car Talk on Saturday.

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