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2012 Watch City Festival - May 12 & 13
The Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation would like to extend an invitation to the
Horseless Carriage Club of New England to participate in the 2012 Watch City Festival hosted in Waltham, MA.
This Steampunk focused event blends authentic Victorian culture with the whimsical steampunk aesthetic.
Drawing 15,000 spectators, the festival runs from 10 to 6 PM Saturday and Sunday, May 12 & 13, 2012.
It takes place throughout the downtown of Waltham. As part of the festival, we would like to illustrate to both
the Steampunks and the general public what automobiles looked like at the turn of the century. It is our hope
that the Horseless Carriage Club will provide a static display of automobiles in Landry Park over the course of two days.
Your display could be large or small. We would also have at least one volunteer on duty to protect the automobiles
while they are on display. (We are not asking for an overnight exhibition) All Horseless Carriage Exhibitors and
their passengers would receive free admission to the festival.
It is our belief that an exhibit of antique cars would assist in rounding out the authentic Victorian portion of
the festival. Other organizations that will be exhibiting are the Vintage Commonwealth Dancers, The Wheelman,
the Antique Calliope Association, the New England Model Engineers, and others. Members of your organization could
display for one or both days. To learn more about the festival click
Steampunks of Waltham
If you have any questions or would like more information, contact Elln Hagney at 781-893-5410 or email
Who or what is an Autoneer?
The first use of the term is found in the "Overland Monthly" from 1902.
It is a contraction of the words "automobile" and "pioneer" and was used to describe those indefatigable folks
who first took to the paths and byways of America in their new form of transportation.
Today, this anachronistic term is revived by an enthusiastic band of New Englanders who pay homage to those who
have gone before. The group that calls itself the Autoneers is a collection of car folks who enjoy driving their brass
cars and showing the world what automotive transport was like in the early days.
The Autoneers was first organized in 1980 and held our first tour in September of that year.
In 1990 we joined forces with the Horseless Carriage Club of America
by becoming their New England Regional group. We conduct at least 6 events (tours) each year and also host other
events for the HCCA. Our outings range from 1 day tours, weekend happenings and even week long events.
Our tours are limited to non-modified vehicles built in 1914 or before, and other vehicles through 1916
that retain the hallmark characteristics of the brass era such as Ford cars.
These tours offer a wonderful way to enjoy the back roads and country lanes of New England and share their love
of these antiquated vehicles with all the folks we encounter.
Membership
HCCA membership is required of all Autoneer touring members. Prospective members and guests are encouraged to attend.
Have a brass car and want to join us? Click Here
Running a Tour for the Autoneers (or others)?
Here are a couple printable documents that might be helpful if you need to pull a tour together.
Click One day tour for an essay on running a one day activity.
Click Multi day tour for a formal layout of a multi-day activity.
Show your Colors proudly!
Available to our membership only for the unbelievable price of only $10 is this solid brass personalized name badge.
This custom product is NOT available in stores!!!
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or phone (508)842-8250 for details.
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