Museum News – National Corvette Museum

Elfi’s Silver Pearl Sisterhood Awards Funding

September 12, 2019

New Women-Only Philanthropic Society Selects Damsels of Design Exhibit for Award At the 25th Anniversary Celebration, the Silver Pearl Sisterhood had their inaugural luncheon, generously provided by Sisterhood Founding Member and NCM Board Chairman Emeritus Leslie Gardner. The group was tasked with reviewing four Museum projects and voting on which one their funds would support. …

NCRS Sponsors Higher Education Scholarship Through Museum

September 3, 2019

Without NCRS, there would not be a National Corvette Museum. It was their idea to build a facility to house the history of Corvette, and now, they are once again offering an educational opportunity through the Museum. This time that opportunity is to benefit the future of the automotive hobby. “The NCRS Board wanted to …

Museum Executive Director Wendell Strode Named to 2020 Corvette Hall of Fame

August 30, 2019

During the Corvette Hall of Fame banquet held on August 30, 2019, as part of the National Corvette Museum’s 25th Anniversary celebration, NCM Board Chairman, Lon Helton, spoke to the 1,050 guests in attendance about reaching this milestone year. He shared his optimism for the future and expressed his gratitude for retiring Executive Director Wendell …

National Corvette Museum Named “Best Museum In Kentucky”

August 22, 2019

Kentucky Living announces 2019 winners at Kentucky State Fair The votes are in, the people have spoken, and the Commonwealth has declared their Kentucky favorites. At its awards show on Thursday at the Kentucky State Fair, Kentucky Living magazine announced the 2019 “Best in Kentucky” winners. This is the tenth year Kentucky Living readers have voted to choose the …

Special Artifacts Displayed Celebrating 2019 Corvette Hall of Fame Inductees

August 22, 2019

Each year, the National Corvette Museum inducts individuals into the Corvette Hall of Fame who have made significant contributions to the hobby. This year’s inductees, Dollie Cole in the category of Enthusiast; Briggs Cunningham in the category of Racing and Tom Peters in the category of GM/Chevrolet, will be celebrated as part of the Museum’s …