At A Little Known Rolls-Royce Museum In PA Farm Country, Volunteers Dote Over Iconic Cars

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MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (AP) — Mike Fowler had been faintly aware that a museum of Rolls-Royce and Bentley vehicles existed near his boyhood home in the suburbs of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, but the car enthusiast didn’t expect the experience he got when he started volunteering there.

Fowler had oil on his hands within a half-hour of his first volunteer session at the Rolls-Royce and Bentley Museum. More than a year later, he keeps a list on his phone with notes about cars in the collection to help him get them started properly or disconnect their batteries.

Fowler is part of a group of about 50 volunteers who gather twice a month at the museum to help out, including cleaning, maintaining and driving the fleet of customized iconic vehicles, many designed to be driven by a chauffeur. For many volunteers, it’s an opportunity to experience a life few people can afford.

 

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Are there any niche museums you've been to that a lot of people may not know about?

[KarenK 553]

Bills Old Bike Barn in Blossburg PA.  

[Chris 3,699]

I wouldn’t say it’s too obscure, but there’s a really cool museum in Paradise PA that’s dedicated to Christmas called the National Christmas Center.

We went there several years ago and it looks like things have changed significantly. They’re only open November to January now but they used to be open year round and park on site.

It’s still worth a look, and it’s not too far from other attractions.