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July 24, 2017
Contact: Laurie Perkins, 517-241-0731
Classic car show returns to Walker Tavern Historic Site Aug. 6
 Since the first decades of the 20th century, automobile travelers have enjoyed touring Michigan's Irish Hills region, often stopping at Walker Tavern Historic Site near Brooklyn. Now, Walker Tavern Historic Site celebrates the cars of the great era of automobile travel with its annual classic car show, "Walker On Wheels," taking place Sunday, Aug. 6, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free for those not showing a vintage vehicle.
"The car show is one of our most anticipated events," said Walker Tavern Historic Site historian Laurie Perkins. "Visitors admire the classic cars and enjoy hearing about the vehicles from the owners, there are tours of our historic buildings, and our farmers market is open. It's quite a fun-filled day for the entire family."
Owners of cars or trucks older than 1967 can show off their vintage vehicles and compete for prizes at Walker On Wheels. Registration is $20 and begins at 9 a.m.; the first 50 vehicles receive commemorative dash plaques. A registration form is available on the Walker On Wheels webpage.
Walker On Wheels is sponsored by the Friends of Walker Tavern and Oh! These Irish Hills.
Walker Tavern Historic Site is a nationally accredited museum located at the junction of U.S. 12 and M-50, 35 miles west of Ann Arbor, in Cambridge Junction Historic State Park. A Recreation Passport is required for park entry. Walker Tavern Historic Site is part of the MotorCities National Heritage Area. For more information, call 517-241-0731 or visit www.michigan.gov/walkertavern.
The Michigan History Center is part of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Its museum and archival programs foster curiosity, enjoyment, and inspiration rooted in Michigan’s stories. It includes the Michigan History Museum, 10 regional museums, Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Underwater Preserve, and the Archives of Michigan. Learn more at www.michigan.gov/michiganhistory.
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The annual Walker On Wheels classic car show takes place Saturday, Aug. 5, at Walker Tavern Historic Site near Brooklyn, Michigan. Pictured here is Larry Harris of Brooklyn, who took 2016 Best of Show honors with his 1954 lemon yellow Lincoln Capri with lime green trim./
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is committed to the conservation, protection, management, use and enjoyment of the state’s natural and cultural resources for current and future generations. For more information, go to www.michigan.gov/dnr.
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