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MiM ‘Plantation Tour’
MArch 31st – April 4th, 2020
NCM ‘Museum in Motion” is heading to New Orleans. Start off your Corvette Season by heading to New Orleans. Officially starting Tuesday evening, Tuesday, March 31st – come visit a place where centuries old architecture is the backdrop for a culture so invigorating, it will arouse your spirit. New Orleans neighborhoods are where the culture and creativity of the Crescent City come to life. From the historic French Quarter to the elegant Garden District to the music-filled Marigny, there is great food, music and more to be found across the city.
Make sure you sign on to NCM eNews to get the latest information on all MiM (Museum in Motion) events and on-site events including opening of registration and fees. Questions, contact Bryce @ 270-777-4506 or Maci @ 270-467-8804
This event is currently sold out – TO BE PUT ON THE WAIT LIST FOR THIS EVENT PLEASE EMAIL MACI AT
Advance registration closes at 5:00pm on Thursday, March 5, 2020 or until sold out
** No registrations or refunds available after that date. **
Please call Maci (270)467-8804 or Bryce (270)777-4506 to register by phone
Registration fee:
Members primary registrant (driver and car) $1450
Passenger / alternate driver $500
Non-Members primary registrant (driver and car) $1490
Passenger / alternate driver $540
- Note: Non-member pricing does NOT include a 1 yr membership to NCM. To become a member – please call Becky at 270-467-8836
TO BE PUT ON THE WAIT LIST FOR THIS EVENT PLEASE EMAIL MACI AT
2020 MiM ‘Plantation Tour- New Orleans’Host Hotel: Hampton Inn & Suites Elmwood New Orleans 5150 Mounes St. Harahan, LA 70123 (4-night stay included in registration) | |
| TUESDAY, March 31 | |
| 3:00pm | Check-in Hampton Inn & Suites Elmwood The hotel is off both Highway 90 and I-10, a 15-minute drive from downtown New Orleans, the French Quarter, Jackson Square and Bourbon Street. Tulane University and Audubon Park are six miles from the hotel. Guests looking for food close to home are within walking distance of a variety of options featuring everything from seafood to Mexican food to fast food. The hotel is five minutes from Zephyr Field. Shoppers are two minutes from Elmwood Center and five minutes from the Clearview Mall
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| 6:00pm | ‘Meet n Greet’
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| WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1 | |
| 6:00am – 8:00am | Continental Breakfast at Hampton Inn & Suites |
| 8:15am | Group Meeting in Front Lobby |
| 8:30am | Depart for Oak Alley Plantation |
| 9:30am – 1:15pm | Arrive for Tour and Lunch at Oak Alley Plantation A powerful testimony to the rich history of the antebellum south, Oak Alley invites visitors to explore all facets of her plantation past. The Slavery at Oak Alley exhibit, Civil War exhibit, Sugarcane Theater and Big House offer an experience as compelling as the plantation’s 25 historic acres and 300-year old allee of oaks.
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| 1:15pm | Leave for Evergreen Plantation |
| 1:30pm – 4:00pm | Arrive and Tour Evergreen Plantation Evergreen Plantation is the most intact plantation complex in the South with 37 buildings on the National Register of Historic Places. Site of filming for several Movies including Django Unchained, Roots (2016), and the Free State of Jones.
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| 4:15pm – 5:15pm | Depart back to Hampton Inn & Suites Elmwood
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Dinner on your own
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| THURSDAY, APRIL 2 | |
| 6:00am – 8:30am | Continental Breakfast at Hampton Inn |
| 8:45am | Board Motorcoach for a day in the City of New Orleans!! We will be dropped off in the heart of the city in Jackson Square. Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tours from City Sightseeing New Orleans City Sightseeing New Orleans is the most entertaining, informative, and fun City Tour you can find that offers transportation approximately every 30 minutes on an exhilarating open-top, double-decker bus! HOP-ON! and in a single 2-hour loop, experience a complete City Tour — 3 centuries of history, architecture, and culture narrated live in English by your very own Tour Host – see the Garden District, French Quarter, and CBD. HOP-OFF! at any stop along the way and explore New Orleans most popular neighborhoods, attractions, and shopping districts – or – take advantage of our Guided Walking Tours in the French Quarter and Garden District, included Free with 3 Day Tickets. See the city at your own pace, the next bus is less than 30 minutes away! Itinerary: STOP 1. Jackson Square (Jax Brewery – Decatur and St. Peters Street) STOP 2. Historic French Market (N. Peters St. and Ursulines Ave.) STOP 3. Esplanade (Barracks Street and N. Peters Street STOP 4. Treme (Rampart and Gov. Nicholls St.) STOP 5. Basin St. Station (501 Basin St.) STOP 6. Canal Street (50 Canal Street) STOP 7. Riverfront at Harrah’s Casino (Convention Center Blvd & Poydras) STOP 8. Central Business District (Poydras & Carondolet) STOP 9: Louisiana Superdome – Hyatt Regency (601 Loyola Ave) STOP 10: National WWII Museum (945 Magazine St.) STOP 11. Jackson Avenue and Magazine Street STOP 12. Garden District (Magazine Street and Washington Ave) STOP 13. Magazine Street and Louisiana Ave) STOP 14. St. Charles Ave (Louisiana Ave and St. Charles Ave.) STOP 15. St. Charles Ave (2020 St. Charles Ave) STOP 16. Mardi Gras World (1380 Port of New Orleans Place) STOP 17. Arts District (Corner Julia Street and S. Peters Street) STOP 18. Harrah’s Casino on St. Peters St and Poydras St.) Do your homework ahead of time to make the most of your time in the city! City Sightseeing tickets included in registration – Bus only
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| 6:15pm | Steamboat Natchez Dinner Jazz Cruise Savor the beauty and romance of the New Orleans skyline aboard the authentic Steamboat Natchez. Your two-hour dinner cruise from the heart of the French Quarter shows you why the city was founded on the beautiful crescent of the lower Mississippi River.
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| 9:00pm | Board Motorcoach back to Hampton Inn & Suites Elmwood |
| FRIDAY, APRIL 3 | |
| 6:00am – 8:30am | Continental Breakfast at Hampton Inn & Suites |
| 8:45am | Group Meeting in Front Lobby |
| 9:00am | Depart for Houmas House Plantation & Gardens |
| 10:00am – 1:30pm | Arrive for Tour and Lunch at Houmas House Plantation & Gardens Houmas House Plantation and Gardens, between Baton Rouge and New Orleans, allows visitors to experience the life of a wealthy Sugar Baron in the 1800’s. Tour the historic Louisiana Plantation and explore 38 acres of lush gardens or relax with a refreshing mint julep and enjoy the breeze off the nearby Mississippi River.
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| 1:45pm – 3:15pm | Depart Houmas House for Swamp Tour |
| 4:00pm – 6:00pm | Jean Lafitte Swamp Tour Journey with us by boat, Cajun-style, for a 1 hour 45-minute tour through the heart of Southern Louisiana’s swamplands in the protected Jean Lafitte National Park and Preserve’s Barataria Preserve. Experience real-life adventure from the comfort of the swamp boats. Tour back into the privately-owned meandering bayous and take a look into the past. View moss draped cypress trees, fascinating plant life and the creatures who make their homes here.
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| 6:30pm – 7:30pm | Dinner at Restaurant de Famillies Bayou des Familles, a lazy waterway home to many alligators, turtles, egrets and other wildlife, takes center stage as our restaurant’s design provides its diners with a natural picture show. It’s in this unique setting where friends and family unite to experience southern Louisiana charm and culture in its finest form. It’s an experience not to be soon forgotten.
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| 7:30pm – 8:00pm | Depart back to Hampton Inn and Suites Elmwood
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| SATURDAY, APRIL 4 | |
| 6:00am – 10:00am | Continental Breakfast – Check out Hampton Inn & Suites |
Travel safely home and thank you for joining theMiM 2020 ‘Plantation Tour – New Orleans’ | |
This event is currently sold out – TO BE PUT ON THE WAIT LIST FOR THIS EVENT PLEASE EMAIL MACI AT
2020 Gathering
This Gathering Event has been cancelled for 2020
The National Corvette Museum hosts The Gathering along with the ZR-1 Net Registry http://www.zr1netregistry.com/, and the Grand Sport Registry http://www.grandsportregistry.com/. Open to all those interested in the 4th Generation Corvette, these two organizations and the NCM are working to bring participants activities, seminars, road tours, MSP touring laps, and Karting along with information specific to their interest to the C4 Generation, ZR-1, and Grand Sport Corvettes.
MiM ‘Branson Experience’
MAy 26th – May 30th, 2020
How about a ‘Museum in Motion” to the legendary Branson, MO?!! Its 76 Country Boulevard is famously lined with theaters, which once hosted mostly country music performers but today present diverse entertainment. Stay at the Hotel Grand Victorian. Centrally located on the 76 Strip, less than 3 miles from world class shopping at the Branson Landing, and walking distance from all of the best shows, restaurants, and attractions.
This MiM will include a day drives to beautiful Eureka Springs as well as a Dogwood Canyon drive. Enjoy ‘The Showboat Branson Belle Dinner Cruise and a #1 Hits of the 60’s show. Free time is also on the agenda to explore Branson as you wish!
Make sure you sign on to NCM eNews to get the latest information on all MiM (Museum in Motion) events and on-site events including opening of registration and fees. For Questions contact Bryce @ 270-777-4506 or Maci @ 270-467-8804
Advance registration closes at 5:00pm on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 or until sold out
No registrations or refunds are available after that date.
Please call Bryce (270)777-4506 or Maci (270)467-8804 to register by phone
This tour includes 4 hotel nights, Noted meals, admission to attractions, and shows.
Registration fee:
Members primary registrant (driver and car) $1,450
Passenger / alternate driver $300
Non-Members primary registrant (driver and car) $1,490
Passenger / alternate driver $340
THIS EVENT IS CURRENTLY SOLD OUT – TO BE PUT ON THE WAIT LIST FOR THIS EVENT PLEASE EMAIL MACI AT
| 2020 MiM ‘Branson Experience’ Host Hotel: Hotel Grand Victorian 2325 W Highway 76 Branson, MO 65616
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| 4:00pm | Car Wash provided by Tri Lakes Corvette Club
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| 4:00pm | Check-in at Hotel Grand Victorian Meet us at Hotel Grand Victorian continues a tradition of excellence and simple elegance among Branson hotels. Centrally located on the 76 Strip, less than 3 miles from world class shopping at the Branson Landing, and walking distance from all of the best shows, restaurants, and attractions.
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| 4:00pm – 5:30pm | Credential pickup in motel lobby
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| 7:00pm | ‘Meet n Greet’ Pizza Party at Grand Victorian Hotel
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| 8:00am | Stage in parking lot | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 8:15am | Depart for Eureka Springs
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| 9:30am | Arrive Eureka Springs Transit and Welcome Center
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| 10:00am – 11:30am | Open Air Trolley Tour See a different side of Eureka from one of their open-air trams.
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| 11:45am | Lunch at Forest Hill Restaurant
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| 12:45pm – 6:00pm | Enjoy Beautiful Downtown Eureka Springs or Head Back to Branson
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| 7:00am – 9:30am | Continental Breakfast
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| 9:30am – 1:00pm | Enjoy Free Time On Your Own | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Immediately Following | Stage & Depart for Clay Cooper Theater
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| 2:00pm – 4:00pm | #1 Hits of the 60’s Show This fun and exciting show takes you through the 60’s with hits from genre’s like the British Invasion, Motown, California Surfin’, and the Age of Aquarius. The cast reminisces with audience members as they sing and dance to tracks from The Beatles, Beach Boys, The Temptations, and more. Dancers bring back the grooves of classic crazes like The Pony, Mashed Potato, and The Batman. The show takes you back in time with over 100 costume changes, groovy songs, dance numbers, and video segments highlighting historic moments of the 60’s with an included tribute to our veterans. Test your knowledge in the trivia segment and enjoy the show!
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| 6:45pm | Stage / leave parking lot of hotel for Dixie Stampede Theater
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| Immediately Following | Pre-Show Dixie Stampede Start out your Dixie Stampede experience with their exciting pre-show. The performances vary, so you never know what fun performance awaits you. Magicians, jugglers, and many other wonderful showmen will give you almost a full hour of entertainment before the main show! Showing up early to a performance has never been so thrilling as it is with the Dixie Stampede, where guests can stroll the amazing Horse Walk and meet the four-legged stars of the show!
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| 8:00pm – 10:00pm | Dixie Stampede Dinner Show Enjoy admission to Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede Dinner & Show for country entertainment at its finest. With magnificent riders and a hearty meal, you will enjoy an evening of entertainment and fun with this legendary event!
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| 10:15pm | Return to Hotel Grand Victorian
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| Immediately Following | Depart for Dogwood Canyon
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| 9:35am | Arrive at Dogwood Canyon – Ozarks Nature Activities | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 9:45am – 1:30pm | Wildlife Tram Tour & Lunch Call it a “ride on the wild side,” if you will. Step aboard our comfortable, open-air trams and explore the beauty of Dogwood Canyon on our 2-hour Wildlife Tram Tour. You’ll wind through the canyon floor, past towering bluffs and waterfalls, making a stop at the Glory Hole (a magnificent blue-green pool where some of our largest trout reside). Then cross the Arkansas border where your tram may mingle with herds of American bison, elk, whitetail deer and Texas longhorn.
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| 11:15am | Hamburger & Hot Dog BBQ Next to the Spring Fed Creek
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| 1:30pm | Depart Back to Branson – Hotel Grand Victorian
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| 2:00pm – 5:00pm | Afternoon to enjoy Branson on your own | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 5:00pm | Depart for Entertainment Complex Entertainment complex featuring a Full Movie Theater, restaurants, shopping & more.
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| 5:30pm – 6:30pm | Farewell Banquet at McFarlains McFarlain’s Family Restaurant is a Branson exclusive. This full-service restaurant, located inside the Branson Entertainment Complex, is famous for its legendary Ozarks cuisine, homemade pies, unique atmosphere and entertaining hospitality!
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| 6:30pm | Enjoy a Film!
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| 9:00pm | Depart for Hotel Grand Victorian
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| 7:00am – 9:30am | Continental Breakfast
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THIS EVENT IS CURRENTLY SOLD OUT – TO BE PUT ON THE WAIT LIST FOR THIS EVENT PLEASE EMAIL MACI AT
2020 Michelin NCM Bash
may 28 – 30, 2020
**Following the Center for Disease Control’s recommendation that for the next 8 weeks, organizers cancel or postpone in-person events that consist of 50 people or more, the National Corvette Museum has decided to reschedule the Michelin NCM Bash to May 28-30. If you have any questions please contact Bryce or Maci**
Kickoff of the NCM onsite event season with the Michelin NCM Bash. We are also expecting several configurations of the new 2020 Corvette! Our 2020 Bash will also feature the Ribbon Cutting for the Performance Gallery, and the Entombed Corvette exhibit, a discussion about the recently acquired XP 987 GT, and the renderings for the Silver Pearl Sisterhood supported Damsels of Design Rendering!
Watch the agenda for updates including:
Additional product demonstrations by Corvette Store Partners
Book signings
Returning activities include a seminar and classroom sessions by GM certified Corvette Technician Paul Koerner. Enjoy guided road tours, two celebrity choice car shows, a celebrity autograph session, live auction, book signings, and the Ladies’ Oasis.
Online registration closes at 8:00am central time on THURSDAY, MAY 7TH. All activities are open to Event Registrants only. On-line registrants will receive a hardcard credential, lanyard, event pin and dash plaque. Lifetime registration is $20pp, member registration is $25pp and non-member registration is $35pp.
- Onsite registrations available at the increased rates of $25 / $30 / $40.
No refunds or cancellations after Advance Registration closes on MAY 7TH
Make sure you are signed onto NCM e-News to get the latest on event registration and updates.
Men’s Polo Ladies Polo
Event T-Shirt
Click here to register
Bash Agenda
(Agenda subject to change – check back for updates)
| WEDNESDAY MAY 27 | |
| 8:00am | NCM Opens |
| 8:00am 10:00am 1:00pm 3:00pm | Motorsports Park Corvette Experience **NEWLY ADDED** Ever dreamed of driving America’s Sports Car? How about on a race track? Now you can at NCM Motorsports Park! Get behind the wheel of a 2020 Corvette Stingray Z51 for laps around our 3.15 mile road course, built for speed! Our Corvette Experience gives you a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on practice on the track. You must be 18 years or older to participate with a valid driver’s license. Participants must sign a Vehicle Damage Policy and Indemnity Agreement.
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| 1:00pm – 5:00pm | Advance registration credential/shirt pickup
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| 5:00pm | NCM Closes |
| THURSDAY MAY 28 | |
| 8:00am | NCM Opens |
| 8:00am – 4:00pm | Registration Open
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| 8:00am – 5:00pm | Corvettes on Display
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| 8:30am – 4:00pm | Autocross at the NCM Motorsports Park Autocross is back at the NCM Michelin Bash! Join us at the NCM MSP for a full day of autocross including loaner helmets, an opportunity to walk the Autocross course before the laps begin, and a driver’s meeting.
*With any motorsport’s activity risk is involved. You will be liable for any damage you do to your own vehicle or any private or NCM MSP property. |
| 9:00am – 3:30pm | LT1: Lux Row Distillers / At Lux Row Distillers, they have a passion for craft. Presenting a blend of different personalities bound together by a love of bourbon. Lux Row’s drive to innovate has quickly allowed them to become one of the top USA-based independent producers of alcohol beverage products. When visitors walk into the Old Talbott Tavern, there’s a feeling about the place. It’s well kept, but the passage of time is evident in a few creaking floorboards. There’s an air about the place that speaks of people who have come and gone, spending time in the pub and retiring to their rooms before an early morning departure.
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| 9:00am – 12:00pm | NCM Motorsports Park Touring Laps AM Session – 1 Day Only!! All day touring offered so you can work around your schedule. With lead / follow car – an average of highway speeds is the norm! No safety equipment is required. Drive your own Corvette. Convertibles and passengers welcome.
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| 9:30am – 10:00am | Ribbon Cutting: The E. Pierce Marshall Memorial Performance Gallery Join us as we celebrate the unveiling the newly renovated The E. Pierce Marshall Memorial Performance Gallery
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| 9:45am – 2:00pm | LT2: Dueling Grounds Distillery / Tanglewood Farms Restaurant In the 1820’s, at Linkumpinch Farm near present-day Franklin, Kentucky, matters of honor were settled with the firing of pistols. A man’s reputation was restored when a musket ball found its target. And the area surrounding Sandford Duncan’s Farm soon came to be known as the Dueling Grounds. We will visit Dueling Grounds Distillery where they produce Linkumpinch Bourbon. Tanglewood Farms in located in Franklin, Kentucky and is known for their fresh and local ingredients used in their sandwiches.
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| 10:00am – 11:00am | Paul Koerner – Corvette through the generations, a backdrop to the 2020 Nextgen Corvette We all know the wonder that is over 65 years of Corvette history, in this interactive seminar, we discuss the amazing advancements in all aspects of Corvette progression over the years. Engines, transmissions, suspension, plastics, exotic materials, leather and race ready fabrics are all part of this seminar that marches all the way back to the humble beginnings in 1953 to the state of the art ‘Global B’ architecture that is Corvette in 2020. Come join us and as always, question and answer will always be a part of our session.
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| 10:00am – 12:00pm | Wil & Liz Cooksey Book Signing 
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| 10:00am – 2:00pm | LT3: Five Chefs / Shopping We invite you to step back in time and visit Occasions and 5 Chefs, located in the Historic Gossett House. Built in the 1800’s, this Victorian house offers a relaxed atmosphere with friendly service, great food, unique gifts and home décor. During 2004, a major addition was untaken to add more display rooms, the 5 Chef’s restaurant, and a coffee shop. You will find visiting Occasion’s / 5 Chef’s to be a fun and interesting day – well worth your trip!
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| 10:30am – 11:30am | E-2 Lens Re-New Product Demonstration
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| 11:15am – 11:45am | MSP Driving Club Informational Session
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| 11:15am – 12:15pm | New Member Luncheon If you are a new member to the NCM between April 2017 and April 2018 – we invite you to attend a new member luncheon. Meet some of the NCM staff as well as other new members. Learn some of what we offer here at the NCM! Watch for your new member personal invite!
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| 12:00pm – 2:00pm | Thursday Classroom Session with Paul Koerner This year, NCM and Thecorvettemechanic team are presenting a more hands on type of program for our seminars. “Getting to know your Corvette/HANDS ON” is all about learning simple tips and tricks behind each generation of Corvette in the classroom. We are allowing from 1984 to present date Corvette. In these hands on classroom settings, the students are fully involved with their generation of Corvette that THEY own. We will bring one of each generation who has registered for the class inside and we will go through the vehicles and the owners will learn on their vehicle. We all learn new things and this seminar will heighten your awareness about the beauty/complexity and amazing features of your Corvette.
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| 1:00pm – 2:00pm | Corvette Store Fashion Show
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| 1:00pm – 4:00pm | NCM Motorsports Park Touring Laps PM Session – 1 Day Only!! All day touring offered so you can work around your schedule. With lead / follow car – an average of highway speeds is the norm! No safety equipment is required. Drive your own Corvette. Convertibles and passengers welcome.
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| 2:30pm – 4:30pm | Ask the Expert – Drop in Assistance
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| 5:00pm | NCM Closes |
| 5:15pm – 5:45pm | Corvette Racing Banquet Cash Bar
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| 5:45pm – 8:00pm | BQT1: Corvette Racing Banquet Dinner with Corvette Racing Program Manager along with some very special VIP guests for this banquet, followed by a presentation and open questions to Doug and guests.
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| FRIDAY MAY 29 | |
| 8:00am | NCM Opens |
| 8:00am – 4:00pm | Registration Open
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| 8:00am – 5:00pm | Corvettes on Display
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| 8:15am – 1:30pm | LT4: My Old KY Home / Old Talbott Tavern MOKH -The house that came to symbolize Kentucky’s gracious hospitality and according to legend inspired Stephen Collins Foster to write his immortal song, “My Old Kentucky Home” is one of the most cherished historical sites in the commonwealth. When visitors walk into the Old Talbott Tavern, there’s a feeling about the place. It’s well kept, but the passage of time is evident in a few creaking floorboards. There’s an air about the place that speaks of people who have come and gone, spending time in the pub and retiring to their rooms before an early morning departure.
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| 8:30am – 9:30am | Elfi’s Silver Pearl Sisterhood Meeting Elfi’s Silver Pearl Sisterhood is a group of women with a shared passion for Corvette. Members pool their financial gifts and allocate the funds to a project or program at the Museum to maximize the impact of their philanthropy.
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| 8:30am – 9:30am | C*Magic Product Demonstration
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| 8:30am – 10:00am | Presentation by the Corvette Team
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| 9:15am – 3:30pm | LT5: Lux Row Distillers / BJ’s Steakhouse At Lux Row Distillers, they have a passion for craft. Presenting a blend of different personalities bound together by a love of bourbon. Lux Row’s drive to innovate has quickly allowed them to become one of the top USA-based independent producers of alcohol beverage products. BJ’s Steakhouse has been a family owned establishment since 1984. BJ’s Steakhouse has been recognized for having the best steaks by the Kentucky Standard’s Best Steak Award of Nelson County.
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| 9:45am – 2:00pm | LT6: Dueling Grounds Distillery / Tanglewood Farms Restaurant In the 1820’s, at Linkumpinch Farm near present-day Franklin, Kentucky, matters of honor were settled with the firing of pistols. A man’s reputation was restored when a musket ball found its target. And the area surrounding Sandford Duncan’s Farm soon came to be known as the Dueling Grounds. We will visit Dueling Grounds Distillery where they produce Linkumpinch Bourbon. Tanglewood Farms in located in Franklin, Kentucky and is known for their fresh and local ingredients used in their sandwiches.
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| 10:00am -2:30pm | All Corvette Celebrity Choice Car Show #1
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| 10:00am – 2:00pm | LT7: Five Chefs / Shopping We invite you to step back in time and visit Occasions and 5 Chefs, located in the Historic Gossett House. Built in the 1800’s, this Victorian house offers a relaxed atmosphere with friendly service, great food, unique gifts and home décor. During 2004, a major addition was untaken to add more display rooms, the 5 Chef’s restaurant, and a coffee shop. You will find visiting Occasion’s / 5 Chef’s to be a fun and interesting day – well worth your trip!
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| 10:00am – 1:00pm | Ask the Expert – Drop in Assistance
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| 10:15am – 11:15am | Corvette Racing Overview Join recently named Corvette Hall of Fame member & Corvette Race Team Manager Doug Fehan as he discusses the 2020 race year and the new C8.R!
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| 11:30am – 12:00pm | Autograph Session
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| 1:00pm – 3:00pm | Wil & Liz Cooksey Book Signing
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| 1:00pm – 2:15pm | NCM Auction
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| 2:00pm – 4:00pm | Friday Classroom Session with Paul Koerner This year, NCM and Thecorvettemechanic team are presenting a more hands on type of program for our seminars. “Getting to know your Corvette/HANDS ON” is all about learning simple tips and tricks behind each generation of Corvette in the classroom. We are allowing from 1984 to present date Corvette. In these hands on classroom settings, the students are fully involved with their generation of Corvette that THEY own. We will bring one of each generation who has registered for the class inside and we will go through the vehicles and the owners will learn on their vehicle. We all learn new things and this seminar will heighten your awareness about the beauty/complexity and amazing features of your Corvette.
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| 3:00pm – 4:00pm | Bowling Green Assembly Plant Update Join Corvette Assembly Plant Manager Kai Spande for an update on the assembly plant
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| 3:15pm – 3:45pm | Car Show Awards Presentations #1
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| 3:45pm | Bash Event Group Picture
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| 5:00pm | NCM Closes |
| 5:15pm – 5:45pm | Winner’s Circle Cash Bar
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| 5:45pm – 9:00pm | BQT2: Winners’ Circle Dinner / Cash Bar Open to those who have donated more than $1000 in 2019, have named the Museum in their estate plans, or made cumulative gifts of $25,000 or more since January 1, 2003.
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| SATURDAY MAY 30 | |
| 8:00am | NCM Opens |
| 8:00am – 5:00pm | Registration
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| 8:00am – 5:00pm | Chin Track Day at the MSP Our track event model is based on lower enrollment, fewer run groups, and more track time. Our trademark Chin format utilizes only 3 run groups. All drivers are classified according to experience.
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| 8:00am – 3:00pm | Corvettes on Display
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| 8:15am – 1:30pm | LT8: My Old KY Home / Old Talbott Tavern MOKH -The house that came to symbolize Kentucky’s gracious hospitality and according to legend inspired Stephen Collins Foster to write his immortal song, “My Old Kentucky Home” is one of the most cherished historical sites in the commonwealth. When visitors walk into the Old Talbott Tavern, there’s a feeling about the place. It’s well kept, but the passage of time is evident in a few creaking floorboards. There’s an air about the place that speaks of people who have come and gone, spending time in the pub and retiring to their rooms before an early morning departure.
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| 8:30am – 10:30am | Saturday Classroom Session with Paul Koerner This year, NCM and Thecorvettemechanic team are presenting a more hands on type of program for our seminars. “Getting to know your Corvette/HANDS ON” is all about learning simple tips and tricks behind each generation of Corvette in the classroom. We are allowing from 1984 to present date Corvette. In these hands on classroom settings, the students are fully involved with their generation of Corvette that THEY own. We will bring one of each generation who has registered for the class inside and we will go through the vehicles and the owners will learn on their vehicle. We all learn new things and this seminar will heighten your awareness about the beauty/complexity and amazing features of your Corvette.
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| 8:30am – 10:00am | Presentation by the Corvette Team
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| 9:00am – 3:30pm | LT9: Kentucky State Police Trooper Island KSP Trooper Island Camp was developed by the Kentucky State Police as part of a long-range program of public service to the youth of Kentucky: a place where the tensions and turmoil of our everyday lives can be forgotten; and for one-week young people can be given a touch of hope and desire of a better tomorrow.
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| 9:15am – 3:30pm | LT10: Patti’s 1880 Settlement
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| 9:30am – 2:30pm | LT11: General Jackson Showboat – Nashville Take the 2.5-hour General Jackson Showboat Midday Lunch Cruise for an afternoon of entertainment along with a delicious buffet lunch! Enjoy the comedy, audience interaction, and catchy tunes from the band while cruising along the Cumberland River and tasting a mouth-watering Southern-style buffet prepared by the General Jackson’s very own sous chef.
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| 10:00am – 2:30pm | All Corvette Celebrity Choice Car Show #2
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| 1:00pm – 3:00pm | Wil & Liz Cooksey Book Signing
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| 1:00pm – 3:00pm | Sip n’ Paint A step-by-step beginner art project class in which guests can create unique and original works of art and learn basic creative techniques to apply to at home projects, all while enjoying their favorite wine!
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| 1:30pm – 3:00pm | Ask the Expert – Drop in Assistance
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| 1:45pm – 2:45pm | Ambassador Meeting A chance for NCM Ambassadors to learn what is new and upcoming here at the National Corvette Museum
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| 2:30pm – 3:00pm | Car Show Awards Presentations #2
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| 3:00pm – 4:00pm | MIM Tail of the Dragon participation meeting
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| 5:00pm | NCM Closes |
| 5:15pm | Cash Bar – National Corvette Museum Conference Center
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| 5:45pm – 9:00pm | BQT3: Bash Banquet *NOW BACK AT THE NCM* Join us as our event banquet returns to the National Corvette Museum. Dinner provided by the Linen Apron and Entertainment provided by a live band.
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Museum in Motion Dragon Run
Presented by Michelin
**Following the Center for Disease Control’s recommendation that for the next 8 weeks, organizers cancel or postpone in-person events that consist of 50 people or more, the National Corvette Museum has decided to reschedule the MiM Tail of the Dragon to May 31-June 3. If you have any questions please contact Bryce or Maci**
Spring in the Smokies, Tail of the Dragon and Biltmore all combined in one great MiM tour. Once again we hit the road, leaving Bowling Green and heading East to run the famous TN-129, aka Tail of the Dragon. This year again, we will be staying at the beautiful Biltmore Inn on the Biltmore Estate grounds. The Monday Biltmore visit includes a specially arranged early morning photo op of the cars in front of the manor house followed by breakfast in the Biltmore Stable Café adjacent to the house. This Museum in Motion will include a specialty tour at the Biltmore. We will not know any information about this tour until the end of the year. Biltmore has been making a couple of changes to their tours and will let us know the available tours once they have been finalized. Lunch will be at the Deer Park Restaurant on the grounds. After hours – enjoy a special private guided tour of the Mansion. New friends will be made while enjoying one of the most beautiful areas of the country during the colorful spring season. GPS as well as two-way radios highly recommended!
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Members: $1450 Driver / $500 Passenger
Non-Members $1490 / $540 Passenger
- Note: Non-member pricing does NOT include a 1 yr membership to NCM. To become a member for the member discount rate – please call Becky at 270-467-8836
Advance registration closes at 5pm CT Monday, April 27th, 2020 (or until sold out).
** No registrations or refunds are available after that date **
this event is full. TO BE PUT ON THE WAIT LIST FOR THIS EVENT, PLEASE EMAIL MACI AT
| Museum in Motion Bash Dragon Run Agenda | |
| SATURDAY, MAY 30TH | |
| 4:15pm – 5:00pm | Registration Pickup & Drivers Meeting
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| SUNDAY, MAY 31ST | |
| 7:30am | Museum Opens |
| 7:45am | Stage in NCM Front Circle |
| 8:00am | Depart NCM
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| 9:50am – 10:10am | Scheduled Rest Stop |
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| 12:45pm – 1:45pm | Gas Stop & Lunch – your choice of numerous restaurants in area
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| 1:50pm | Regroup and Stage
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| 2:15pm | Approximate arrival to begin ‘Tail of the Dragon’
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| 5:30pm | Arrive in Asheville – check into the Inn on Biltmore Estate
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| 6:00pm | Dinner on your own
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| MONDAY, JUNE 1ST | |
| 7:00am – 7:30am | Arrive Biltmore Estate
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| 7:45am – 9:00am | Breakfast Buffet at Biltmore Stable Café Adjacent to Biltmore House, the stable, which originally housed George Vanderbilt’s horses and carriages, has been renovated into a beautiful restaurant. This special venue offers seating in former stalls and the hayloft area where we will be seated. |
| Times varies slightly by tours – check your ticket from Biltmore for times | Choice of 1 Xtra Behind the Scenes Tour of Biltmore House (We will reach out to you after the beginning of the year with the tour choices made available by the Biltmore) |
| 12:30pm – 1:30pm | Deerpark Restaurant Buffet Lunch– Biltmore Grounds Deerpark Restaurant is housed in a historic barn original to the estate. Enjoy prepared–to–order specialties in addition to classic favorites. The delightful courtyard restaurant specializes in Southern family–style dishes. Enjoy our Taste of the South lunch and brunch buffets highlighting regional Southern flavors drawn from the Carolina Coast, Low Country, Southern Appalachians, and Louisiana.
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| 2:00pm – 4:30pm | Antler Hill Village or Biltmore Gardens – Self Guided – Biltmore Grounds A stop at the Winery is a must for anyone who enjoys good food and wine – complimentary wine tastings will be offered in the Tasting Room throughout the day and visit the Barn, Farmland, and Kitchen Garden to learn more about Biltmore’s agricultural heritage. Before leaving the Village, be sure to pop in the Legacy Exhibit Hall to see the exhibit on display at the time or relax on the Village Green. |
| 4:45pm – 6:15pm | NCM Private Guided Evening Visit – Biltmore House A visit to America’s largest home is a most memorable experience. Cross the threshold into a world of hospitality, beauty, and luxury that has remained virtually unchanged for more than a century. Hear the Biltmore story as you walk through the house with a knowledgeable guide.
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| 6:30pm | Depart on Own to Inn on Biltmore Estates
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Day on Own to Rest, Explore, Enjoy Biltmore and Asheville
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| WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3RD Check Out and Depart | |
Travel carefully and return home safely – Thank you for joining the 2020 ‘MiM’ Bash Dragon Run Tour
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2020 MiM ‘Le Mans’
June 5 – 16, 2020
2020 NCM-MIM Le Mans Tour
Join us on our 5th adventure to France for the 24 Hours of Le Mans race. Here is the chance to see Corvette Racing against the world’s best GT cars in the most famous race of all. Just a few highlights of the tour include stops in London, Paris and of course Le Circuit de la Sarthe (Le Mans Track). We will have professional guides with us the entire trip to assist with our travels. After four nights in London and 3 nights in Paris, we will travel to Angers where we will stay throughout the Le Mans race.
The next three days will have us visiting the Le Circuit de la Sarthe (Le Mans track) as well as the town. Monday, we depart Angers and travel back to Paris for one last free day. Check out of our hotel and continue with your plans of either more travel or to the airport. Hotels, ground transportation, tour tickets, all breakfasts, some meals, Le Mans admission and grandstand race tickets and Corral tickets are included. We have a very limited number of openings so make your plans early to join us in making memories, new friends, and seeing beautiful London & France.
Make sure you sign on to NCM eNews to get the latest information on all MiM (Museum in Motion) events and on-site events including opening of registration and fees. Questions, contact Bryce @ 270-777-4506 or Maci @ 270-467-8804
NOTE: There is a lot of walking / staircases / etc. on this adventure. Handicap accessibility is very limited in France, London and Le Mans. Corvette Corral at Le Mans is also quite a walk from track and grandstand seats.
This event is currently sold out – TO BE PUT ON THE WAIT LIST FOR THIS EVENT PLEASE EMAIL MACI AT
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Tour Fee: $11,200 for double occupancy
$6,995 for single occupancy
Payment: $1000 per person upon registration (non-refundable)
$2000 per person due January 29, 2020
Remaining balance due March 25, 2020
ABSOLUTELY NO REFUNDS AFTER APRIL 3rd
NOTE: There is a lot of walking / staircases / etc. on this adventure. Handicap accessibility is very limited in France, London and Le Mans. Corvette Corral at Le Mans is also quite a walk from track and grandstand seats.
**AIRFARE NOT INCLUDED IN TOUR FEE **
* ARRIVE LONDON HEATHROW AIRPORT (LHR)
DEPART PARIS CHARLES DE GALLE AIRPORT (CDG)
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| THURSDAY, JUNE 4 Leave US for London (London Heathrow United Kingdom Airport) LHR |
| FRIDAY, JUNE 5 |
| Arrive LHR Airport (AM if possible) – Corus Hotel Hyde Park Mini tour of London by motor coach while waiting to check into rooms
** Hotel included in tour fee ** |
| Free to Roam or Tour with London Guides |
Early Evening Meet n’ Greet – ‘Brasserie Restaurant Hyde ParkThe Brasserie at Hyde Park, is a stylish conservatory restaurant overlooking Bayswater Road, with nice views across to Hyde Park.
** Included in tour fee ** |
| SATURDAY, JUNE 6 |
| Breakfast at Hotel ** Included with tour fee ** |
Visits in and around London / Stops to include
** Admissions and cruise included in tour fee ** |
Evening Free to enjoy London on your own
** Hotel Included in tour fee ** |
| SUNDAY, JUNE 7 |
| Breakfast at Hotel ** Included with tour fee ** |
Visits in and around London / Stops to include
** Admissions included with tour fee ** |
| Evening – ‘Flight on the London Eye’ The London Eye is a giant Ferris wheel on the South Bank of the River Thames in London. It is Europe’s tallest Ferris wheel,[10] is the most popular paid tourist attraction in the United Kingdom. The London Eye is situated right at the tourist heart of London, (opposite Big Ben by the River Thames) with commanding views, (25 miles on a good day). The attraction was originally sponsored by British Airways, so rides are called flights. The Eye is besides the River Thames on the opposite bank to Big Ben.
** Ride & Lodging included with registration ** |
| MONDAY, JUNE 8 |
| Breakfast at Hotel ** Included with tour fee ** |
Visits in and around London / Stops to include
** Admissions included with tour fee ** |
Evening Theatre ‘Come from Away’
** Show and Lodging Included in tour fee ** |
| TUESDAY, JUNE 9 |
| Breakfast at Hotel ** Included with tour fee ** |
| Travel by Eurostar Train 1st Class from London to Paris After a quick 30-minute check-in at St. Pancras International, you’ll be on your way to Paris in style. You will whizz through France at 186 mph. With lots of legroom and space to unwind, our seats are designed for a comfier journey, while our two-bag luggage allowance means you needn’t hold back on the packing. So sit back, relax and let us whisk you to the centre of Paris in just 2 hours 16 minutes.
** Included with tour fee ** |
| Afternoon Mini Tour of Paris by Motorcoach |
Check into Hotel Mercure Paris Montmartre
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| Welcome Dinner at Bistro des Duex Theatres Le Bistro des Deux Theatres welcomes you in the heart of the 9th arrondissement of Paris, close to numerous theaters such as the Mogador or the Paris and not too far from the Sacre-Coeur and Grands Magasins Shops.
** Lodging and Dinner included in tour fee ** |
| WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10 |
| Breakfast at Hotel ** Included with tour fee ** |
Visits in and around Paris / Stops to include
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| THURSDAY, JUNE 11 |
| Breakfast at Hotel ** Included with tour fee ** |
Visits in and around Paris / Stops to include
** Admission and Cruise included in tour fee ** |
| Private Evening Cruise with Dinner departing from the Eiffel Tower The restaurant within the Eiffel Tower, 58 tour Eiffel, is currently undergoing construction and they are no longer anticipating being completed with renovations by the time of our trip. Due to that, we have reserved a private cruise on Seine River where we will enjoy a private dinner as we depart from under the Eiffel Tower, make our way down to Notre Dame, and then redock in front of the Eiffel Tower after it has been illuminated for the night.
** Lodging included in tour fee ** |
| FRIDAY, JUNE 12 |
| Breakfast at Hotel ** Included with tour fee ** |
| Depart for Le Circuit de la Sarthe (Le Mans Track) The 24 Hours of Le Mans is the world’s oldest active sports car race in endurance racing, held annually since 1923 near the town of Le Mans, France. It is considered one of the most prestigious automobile races in the world and has been called the “Grand Prix of Endurance and Efficiency”
** Corvette Corral Tickets, Le Mans Admission & Grandstand Tickets included in tour fee ** |
After Parade- Depart for Hotel Mercure Angers Centre
** Lodging included in tour fee ** |
| SATURDAY, JUNE 13 |
| Breakfast at Hotel ** Included with tour fee ** |
Day at Le Circut de la Sarthe (Le Mans Track)
** Corvette Corral Tickets, Le Mans Admission & Grandstand Tickets, & Lodging included in tour fee ** |
| SUNDAY, JUNE 14 |
| Breakfast at Hotel ** Included with tour fee ** |
Day at Le Circut de la Sarthe (Le Mans Track)
** Corvette Corral Tickets, Le Mans Admission & Grandstand Tickets, & Lodging included in tour fee ** |
Evening on your own in Angers, France
** Lodging included in tour fee ** |
| MONDAY, JUNE 15 |
| Breakfast at Hotel ** Included with tour fee ** |
Depart by Motorcoach back to Hotel Mercure Paris Montmartre
** Lunch included in tour fee ** |
Last Afternoon and Evening in Paris on Your Own
** Lodging included in tour fee ** |
| TUESDAY, JUNE 16 |
| Breakfast at Hotel ** Included with tour fee ** |
Check out Hotel Mercure Paris Montmartre
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| Travel Home Safely & Thank You for Joining the MiM 2020 ‘Le Mans Tour’ |
ABSOLUTELY NO REFUNDS AFTER APRIL 3rd
NOTE: There is a lot of walking / staircases / etc. on this adventure. Handicap accessibility is very limited in France, London and Le Mans. Corvette Corral at Le Mans is also quite a walk from track and grandstand seats.
This event is currently sold out – TO BE PUT ON THE WAIT LIST FOR THIS EVENT PLEASE EMAIL MACI AT
MiM Colorado Springs
Sunday July 12th – Friday July 17th
Join us in Beautiful Colorado Springs, Colorado for Four days exploring all that Colorado has to offer. While the full agenda is still being confirmed we will be packing in Colorado Springs historic landmarks, a Pike’s Peak drive, and some fabulous eateries along the way.
Make sure you sign on to NCM eNews to get the latest information on all MiM (Museum in Motion) events and on-site events including opening of registration and fees. For Questions or early notification of registration please contact Bryce @ 270-777-4506 or Maci @ 270-467-8804
This Event is now Sold out.
PLEASE EMAIL or TO BE PLACED ON THE WAIT LIST
Advance registration closes at 5:00pm on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 or until sold out
No registrations, cancellations, or refunds are available after that date.
This tour includes 5 hotel nights, 3 Dinners, 4 Lunches, admissions, and tours of attractions.
Registration fee:
Members primary registrant (driver and car) $1,800
Passenger / alternate driver $400
Non-Members primary registrant (driver and car) $1,840
Passenger / alternate driver $440
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| SUNDAY, JULY 12 | |||
| 3:00pm | Check-in at Hampton Inn & Suites Colorado Springs / I-25 South Meet us at Hampton Inn & Suites Colorado Springs/ I-25 South. Located centrally this hotel provides easy access to each days activities and boast a beautiful lobby / common area for our participants to enjoy.
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| 6:00pm – 7:00pm | Credential pickup in Hotel Common Area
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| 7:00pm | ‘Meet n Greet’ Dinner Inside Hampton Inn & Suites Colorado Springs
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| 6:00am – 8:15am | Continental Breakfast
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| Immediately Following | Depart for Olympic Training Center
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| 8:40am | Arrive & Tour Olympic Training Center The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Complex in Colorado Springs is the flagship training center for the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee and the Olympic & Paralympic Training Center programs. USA Swimming and USA Shooting have their national headquarters on complex. More than 15 other member organizations, as well as two international sports federations and the USOC headquarters are also located in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
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| 11:30am | Depart for U.S. Olympic Museum & Hall of Fame
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| 11:45am – 3:00pm | Lunch & Tour at U.S. Olympic Museum & Hall of Fame
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| 6:00am – 10:00am | Continental Breakfast
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| Immediately Following | Depart for Airforce Academy The Barry Goldwater Visitors Center is a 35,000-square-foot facility offering information about the United States Air Force Academy, including films and exhibits on cadet life and Academy history. Visitors may also park in the Arnold Hall parking lot to reach the Cadet Chapel. This is still about a one-third-mile walk but with a more natural grade.
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| 9:30am – 1:00pm | Arrive & Enjoy Free Time On Your Own At Academy | ||
| *SUGGESTED TIME* 11:30am | Depart on own for Bourbon Brothers Restaurant
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| 12:00pm | Arrive & Lunch at Bourbon Brothers
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| 1:15pm | Depart for Western Museum of Mining & Industry
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| 1:30pm – 3:45pm | Arrive & Tour Western Museum of Mining & Industry
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| 3:45pm | Depart for Hampton Inn & Suites Colorado Springs / I-25 South
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| 5:00pm | Group Dinner TBA | ||
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| 6:00am – 10:00am | Continental Breakfast
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| Immediately Following | Depart for Manitou Cliff Dwellings
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| 8:45am – 11:00am | Arrive and Tour at Manitou Cliff Dwellings Explore the fascinating architecture of the ancient Anasazi and browse through two museums featuring cultural displays all overlooking the historic town of Manitou Springs.
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| 11:00am – 12:30pm | Depart to Explore Garden of the Gods Garden of the Gods Park is a registered National Natural Landmark. Imagine dramatic views, 300′ towering sandstone rock formations against a backdrop of snow-capped Pikes Peak and brilliant blue skies. This world-class Visitor & Nature Center and museum is the most visited attraction in the region with all new interactive exhibits.
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| 12:30pm – 1:30pm | Arrive & Lunch at Garden of the Gods Trading Post The Balanced Rock Cafe, is a great place to refuel after a day of sight-seeing and shopping.
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| 1:30pm | Depart for Pike’s Peak Highway
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| 2:00pm – 5:00pm | Afternoon Drive to Mile 16 of Pikes Peak The safe & scenic Pikes Peak Highway provides you the opportunity to enjoy 16 miles of mountain terrain, with frequent pull-offs for you to get out, stretch your legs, & take photos. Due to construction we will be able to drive to mile 16 parking area and shuttle to the summit (mile 19) from there.
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| On Own | Depart for Hampton Inn & Suites Colorado Springs / I-25 South
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| 6:45pm | Driver’s Meeting – Dinner at Flatiron’s
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| 7:00pm | Dinner at Flatiron’s | ||
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| 6:00am – 10:00am | Continental Breakfast
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| Immediately Following | Depart for National Museum of WWII Aviation
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| 9:45am – 12:15pm | Arrive & Tour National Museum of WWII Aviation The National Museum of World War II Aviation is home-base for a large selection of aircraft, most of them fully restored to flying condition.
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| 12:15pm | Depart for Airplane Restaurant
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| 12:30pm – 2:00pm | Arrive & Lunch at Airplane Restaurant The Airplane Restaurant centerpiece is a fully intact Boeing KC-97 tanker. Built in 1953, this magnificent airplane refueled aircraft throughout the world. Then, in May 2002, it began its second mission~ to be the preeminent aviation restaurant in the United States.
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| Free Time on your own to Explore Colorado Springs | |||
| FRIDAY JULY 17 | |||
| 6:00am – 10:00am | Continental Breakfast
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| 12:00pm | HOTEL CHECK-OUT | ||
Travel safely home and thank you for joining theMiM ‘Colorado Springs’ | |||
This Event is now Sold out.
PLEASE EMAIL or TO BE PLACED ON THE WAIT LIST
NCM 26th Anniversary Celebration, & Hall of Fame Induction
September 3 – September 5th
ONSITE REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE LATE spring 2020
Every year leading into Labor Day weekend we celebrate the Grand Opening of the Museum, by hosting a participant focused event. For 2020, we mark the Museum’s 26th Anniversary and focus on the people that Corvette has brought together with a look back on the Museum’s history while looking forward to the future! Those registered can enjoy the Museum with its many displays. Join us at the NCM Motorsports Park with scheduled touring laps around the road course. We will also offer scenic self-guided road tours, special presentations and seminars, raffles, the annual open Membership meeting and more during this event in honor of your help and support!
Friday evening will be our annual Corvette Hall for Fame Induction ceremony and banquet where we will welcome new members into the prestigious and elite group of recipients who have made significant contributions to the Corvette. The 2020 class will be announced soon but the NCM board has already revealed that Wendell Strode will be included in the 2020 Class!
Make sure you are signed onto NCM eNews to be notified about the event. Those pre-registered for the weekend will receive the event dash plaque and lapel pin, as well as a personalized event badge.
Agenda and REGISTRATION will open Late Spring 2020
2020 NCM Le Mans Viewing Party
september 19-20, 2020
**UPDATED DATES**
Attention GT and Prototype Race Fans of ALL Marques!!
On September 19-20, 2020 the world’s greatest car manufacturers will battle at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Through special arrangement with the ACO, we will have a special commercial free, ACO commentated, direct feed of the race here at the National Corvette Museum.
Come enjoy the race on our 28-foot giant screen in the Chevrolet Theater, with live timing and scoring, refreshments, private Skypes from the Corvette Racing team, and door prizes. We think this will be the next best thing to being there yourself!
Space will be very limited – Please Register Early!
Advance registration closes at 5:00pm on Monday, August 24, 2020
No registrations or refunds are available after that date.
Registration for this event is $150 per person and includes:
- 24-hour access to the NCM’s Chevrolet Theater for viewing purposes
- Access to view the race in the NCM Conference Center
- Early opening of NCM on Saturday, June 13th
- Continental breakfast Saturday
- 24-hour soda / coffee service
- Lunch provided on Saturday June 13th
- Lettuce + Parmesan + Berries + Crouton + Berry Balsamic Dressing
- Summer Veg. Soup or Leek & White Cheddar Potato Soup
- Pulled Smoked Brisket or Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwich
- Dessert
- Cash bar will be open Saturday from 5:15pm – 8:00pm
- Dinner Saturday September 19th
- Grilled Chicken
- Meatballs
- Pasta With MArinara Sauce
- Vegetable Medley
- Gareden & Caesar Salad
- Cookies
- Saturday Evening Ice Cream bar
- Sunday Morning Breakfast
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- Scrambled Eggs
- Skillet Potato
- Smokes Applewood Bacon
- Sausage Links
- Buttermilk Biscuits
- White Bacon Gravy
- Fresh Fruit
- Snacks & refreshments provided all 24 hours
- Drawings for Memorabilia (Must be registered participant & present to win)
Security will cover the front grass circle entrance door (parking lot A entrance) from 5:00pm – 8:00am so you are free to come and go at your leisure. RV parking is allowed in the truck parking lot for this event only. Bring in your sleeping bags, blankets, pillows, etc. for an all night stay in the NCM. All activities are open to Event Registrants ONLY.
2020 MiM ‘National Parks Tour’
September 20 – 26, 2020
Museum in Motion Tours bring Corvette enthusiasts together to enjoy driving their Corvettes and visiting new, unique, interesting and exciting venues. Back by popular demand – join us as we explore our some of the most unique and awe-inspiring landscapes America has to offer. With visits to the Grand Canyon’s South Rim, Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon, Arches National Park, Glen Canyon Dam, Monument Valley, and Canyonlands National Park, you will get to enjoy some of the crown jewels of the National Park system
As with all MiM Tours, space is limited so make sure you sign on to NCM eNews to get the latest information on all events including opening of registration and fees. GPS and/or family band radios highly recommended! Questions contact Bryce @ 270-777-4506 or Maci @ 270-467-8804
registration will open summer 2020
Car Shows & Corvette Events
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| MiM Plantation Tour 5:00 pm MiM Plantation Tour Mar 31 @ 5:00 pm – Apr 4 @ 11:00 am MiM ‘Plantation Tour’ MArch 31st – April 4th, 2020 NCM ‘Museum in Motion” is heading to New Orleans. Start off your Corvette Season by heading to New Orleans. Officially starting Tuesday evening, Tuesday, March 31st … | Enid, Oklahoma Corvette Expo 9:00 am Enid, Oklahoma Corvette Expo @ Fairgrounds, Chisholm Trail Coliseum Apr 3 @ 9:00 am – Apr 4 @ 4:00 pm  Corvette Only, Indoor Car Show Silent Auction, Event shirts, Door Prizes 15 classes Cancelled due to COVID-19. Leisure Time Corvette Club Annual Car Show 5:00 pm Leisure Time Corvette Club Annual Car Show @ Lake Sumter Landing Market Square Apr 3 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Car show information: Leisure Time Corvette Club 10th Anniversary car show will be held on Friday April 3, 2020 from 5:00 – 8:00 at Lake Sumter Landing Market Square in the Villages, Florida. There will … | Celebration of Corvette 8:30 am Celebration of Corvette @ Preston Hood Chevrolet Apr 4 @ 8:30 am – 2:00 pm Free admission, Free lunch We also award over 40 door prizes This year’s Grand Prize is a set of wheels for your Corvette 50/50, and more | ||||
| Central Arkansas Corvette Club Annual Corvette Weekend 12:00 pm Central Arkansas Corvette Club Annual Corvette Weekend @ Inside Hot Springs Convention Center Apr 16 @ 12:00 pm – Apr 18 @ 3:00 pm You can register for the 22nd Annual Central Arkansas Corvette Club Corvette Weekend online beginning Jan. 2020 at CentralArkansasCorvetteClub.com. APRIL 16-18, 2020 inside the Hot Springs Convention Center. Join us for three fun filled days … | Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach 8:00 am Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach Apr 17 @ 8:00 am – Apr 19 @ 8:00 pm The Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach is much more than a race weekend: it is a three-day, two evening festival, combining world-class racing with a wide variety of activities for the whole family, all … | Annual Blessing Of The Vettes 10:00 am Annual Blessing Of The Vettes @ George Nahas Chevrolet Apr 18 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Non-denominational blessing officiated by Minister Clark Barrios. Event includes a commemorative dash plaque to the initial 200 Vettes, an auction of auto related items, a 50-50 raffle, door prizes, refreshments, a patriotic tribute by The … Cruisin’ For A Cure – Relay for Life Car, Truck, and Semi Show 12:00 pm Cruisin’ For A Cure – Relay for Life Car, Truck, and Semi Show @ Salem Municipal Airport Apr 18 @ 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm Join us in scenic Salem Indiana for our Cruisin’ For A Cure – Relay for Life Car, Truck, and Semi Show. We’ll have music, food, and plenty of exhibitors for you to speak with and … | ||||
| The MITTY 8:00 am The MITTY @ Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta Apr 23 @ 8:00 am – Apr 26 @ 5:00 pm Join us for camping. car corrals of the world, parade and tour laps, fan zone with food and souvenir vendors, fan walk on pit road before the feature race, open paddock for fans to see … Corvette Summer Drive-In Event 6:00 pm Corvette Summer Drive-In Event @ Franklin KY Drive-In Theater Apr 23 @ 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm This is meet and greet where Corvette owners can share their cars and their stories culminating in a private showing of the classic movie Corvette Summer. This event is restricted to corvette owners only. Don’t … | Baton Rouge Corvette Club Labor of Love St. Jude Car Show 8:00 am Baton Rouge Corvette Club Labor of Love St. Jude Car Show @ Plaquemine, La. at the Bayou Plaquemine Water Front Park Apr 25 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Open to all vehicle types Cars, Trucks, Motorcycles, & ATV’s from all years welcome. Spectators Free. Plenty of food, drinks & sweets available. 50/50 tickets, hot wheels & valve cover racing, retail vendors, country store, … NAACC – Houston Annual Corvette Show 8:30 am NAACC – Houston Annual Corvette Show @ Craft Republic Bar & Grill Apr 25 @ 8:30 am – 3:30 pm Annual Corvette show benefiting our local charities. Annual Cruisin’ For A Cure For Huntington’s Disease 9:00 am Annual Cruisin’ For A Cure For Huntington’s Disease @ Lincoln County High School Apr 25 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Cruisin’ For A Cure For Huntington’s Disease is a car, truck and motorcycle show that raises money and awareness for Huntington’s Disease. It is a family friendly event that includes: amazing vehicles, great music, kid’s … King Auto & Body Repair Open House Car & Bike Show 11:00 am King Auto & Body Repair Open House Car & Bike Show @ King Auto & Body Repair Apr 25 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm Once a year we roll back the doors and invite everyone to tour our facility as well as host a car and motorcycle show. All in efforts to raise money for charity. We are active … | |||||
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