Swigart Antique Auto Museum — Attraction in Henderson Township

This is the oldest car museum in the US. I stopped by with my 11yr old son, on my way through the area, and wasn't disappointed. Some of the oldest and rarest US cars built are here, and the visit was very informative. Did you know electric cars were built back in 1908? They have a few at the museum. There are also old toy cars, trains, and other antiques at the museum. They have the old dies used to make emblems on many old cars on display, too. Old Tucker, Cord, Studebaker, and others are on display, and all in excellent condition. It was an honor to have visited, and I'm not going to post any pics, because you really should go visit this place on your own. The lady working there, Tami, is very knowledgeable and helpful. I can tell she loves her job there, and was very enthusiastic about telling us details of everything we asked about. Herbie was on display! I loved those movies as a child, and have been a fan of VW beetles since. The craftsmanship of older vehicles is phenomenal, and I'm so glad people are preserving the best of our history in this manner, and allowing the public a peek at it all. Prices were more than reasonable...

I came across Swigart’s by chance when in the area. Don’t let it’s humble exterior and size fool you. For a modest entrance fee (and military discount), you can see some of the most rare vehicles in the world. They are not chained off or behind glass allowing you to see as much of them as possible – but PLEASE treat them with the care you would your own precious possessions and consider their uniqueness. The curator was not only knowledgeable about the museum and its cars, but he’s on the board of several historical institutes. If you’re interested in cars at all, it’s well worth stopping by. Even if cars aren’t the coolest thing for everyone in your group, there is so much ‘surprise’ history and trivia, I think everyone will find something to enjoy. I’m an old Jeep guy – what a cool find to see an American Bantam in the back corner. If you don’t know the correlation, come to Swigart’s for a visit. Are you old like me and remember seeing Herbie the Love Bug at the drive in theater? Come to Swigarts for a visit and see the V-dub that was in two of the moves. I won’t even start with the...

What a great museum. It's not huge, but they have a really nice variety of cars there. Electric (battery only) cars from the early 1900s, a Stanley Steamer, a Delorean, The Love Bug!!!!! Even a Tucker!!!

The gentleman running the museum the day we were there was telling me about the Tucker, and gave me permission to look inside the car and underneath. Very few people alive today could say that they have seen a Tucker car in person, much less slid underneath and traced the cabin heating system. I was in a little bit of heaven that afternoon!!!!!

My wife's family loves vacationing in that area, so it is now on my list of places to see each year. I can't wait to see what they have on display next year.

Oh, and my 4yo son LOVED the fire engine outside in front by the road. You can't get inside the cab, but climbing around the outside of it and taking pictures on the front bumper was the...