Museum of Alaska Transportation and Industry Presents: Mighty Machines! Saturday, July 13
Contributed by Carmen Summerfield
Mighty Machines! Saturday, July 13. Mighty Machines at the Museum, that is! It will be at the Museum of Alaska Transportation and Industry, MATI for short. The Museum is located at 3800 W Museum Drive, Wasilla.
So many machines are at the MATI, where do I start? Planes, trains, and automobiles, so let’s start with planes…
The Fairchild C-123 was originally designed as an assault glider. In 1992, our C-123 took off from the Glenn Highway by the Fairgrounds, to fly over to its present location.
Trains… The Alaska Railroad F unit #1500 was in the 1985 movie “Runaway Train.”
Automobiles… My favorite car is the Model T Homesteader Truck. To stay in character with the Homesteader Truck, A.J. Seims, aka MooseJaw, will be stopping by at 2 PM and 4 PM.
On Saturday, July 13, admission is 50% off, so only $5. Donations are greatly appreciated!
There will be a Tractor Parade, Hayrides, a Bouncing House, Face Painting, Rock Painting, a performance by A.J. Seims, aka MooseJaw, at 2 PM and 4 PM, Live Music, and Food.
All this for only $5, kids 12 and under free.
See you Saturday, July 13, 10 AM - 5 PM at Mighty Machines at the Museum!