PLUMSTED – The New Egypt Historical Society’s expectations were far exceeded regarding the group’s very first car show that was held recently on the grounds of its museum headquarters at 125 Evergreen Road.
It was great weather for a car show as everyone present took a close look at a variety of beautiful cars and trucks. The event also included food and ice cream.
Society member Kate Tallon said, “We only purchased 60 hot dogs in anticipation of a 20-car event and then ended up having more than double the car registrations that morning and over 300 people.”
“Luckily the New Egypt Market Place is so close and we were able to run out for more,” she added.
Marlena Storms won the 50/50 and the dash plaque for the category Golden Oldie with her green Plymouth Valiant.
Ronnie Hughes took home the Best in Show award with his brown Chevy “.38 Special” and several people were overheard threatening to drive away with it.
The prize for Most Original went to the fire engine red 1940 Diamond T pickup truck.
The dash plaques were donated by local business owner Gary Gonk at A-1 JFK Specialties.
The organization raised $1,200 to go toward building repairs which include repainting the museum.
The New Egypt Historical Society is gearing up for its next autumn event, the Second Annual Fall Scarecrow Festival from 1 to 4 p.m. on October 7 at the museum. The rain date is October 8.
The cost of the event is $25 and includes all materials to build scarecrows (two sizes). The event will feature a bake sale, clothespin wreaths, a kid’s corner, basket raffle, hot dogs, beverages and ice cream plus tours of the museum at 1:30 and 2:30 p.m.
A program concerning the mysterious history of the Jersey Devil will be held at 7 p.m. on October 27 at the museum.
For additional information or questions about the Scarecrow Festival call Marie Miller at 609-723-0499. For information about the New Egypt Historical Society call organization President Margaret Neuman at 609-758-7237.
