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Museum
Special
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2025 Spring Exposition & Flea Market
June 19, 20,
and 21,
2025
International Harvester Company Engines
This year we feature the
International Harvester Company engines for the Spring Exposition. The International
Harvester Company brought a considerable amount of machinery to the
farms of the world. Many of these fabulous gas engines will be on
display for this Exposition!.
Single-Day Adult Admission - $12
Three-Day Adult Admission
Pass - $30
Children under 12 years and Members - Free
Seller's Fee - $40
Hours of operation
for the Exposition are
7 a.m. to
8 p.m on June 19 and 20 (Thursday and Friday)
7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on
June 21 (Saturday)
Prior to the Exposition the museum
gate will be open for visitors on June 18 (Wednesday)
from
7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
See our schedule of future
Expositions
Please note: The museum is closed
on Sunday, June 22
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History Day
July 19,
2025
At Coolspring Power Museum
Coolspring Power Museum is hosting "History Day" from 9
a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be
volunteers throughout the museum buildings and grounds to give
presentations on the history of many engines in the museum along
with the history of the museum itself. They will explain when
and where the engines were built and what they were used for. A
brief description will be given on how the engines operate and
why each manufacturer made his a little different than others.
Many engines will be running throughout the day, with a
scheduled start-up for the larger engines. Engineers will
explain how they start an engine and answer any questions you
might have. History Day will give you the opportunity to have a
personal tour of the museum and the freedom to do so at your own
pace. Volunteers will be on hand to show you why the Coolspring
Power Museum has the finest antique engine collection in the
world.
The gift shop will be open all day for any
souvenirs or apparel you might be interested in. Restroom
facilities that are wheelchair accessible are available and there
are plenty of benches throughout the grounds for taking a break.
A food vendor will be on-site if you wish to purchase lunch or
refreshments. All parking is free.
Admission for the event is
$12. Information regarding the event is
available by calling the museum at 814-849-6883 or by calling
Stewart McKinley at 814-316-1794 between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m.
Eastern Time. Your admission includes presentations and
tours.
History Day
events are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Antique Car, Truck & Tractor Show
July 19,
2025
At the Coolspring Power Museum Exhibitor Field
This is a show for fun! No judging of cars, trucks, or tractors. No
vehicle is too large or too small. We will also be having
History Day with the show and many engines will be running along
with guided tours of the museum available. A food vendor will be on-site if you
wish to purchase lunch or refreshments.
A donation to CPM for showing your
vehicle is appreciated.
Admission is $12 unless you are showing a vehicle. Two free
admissions per vehicle.
Questions? Please
call Stewart McKinley at 814-316-1794 between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m. Eastern
Time.
The show events are 9 a.m. to
4 p.m.
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2025 Fall Exposition & Swap Meet
October 16, 17,
and 18,
2025
Single-Day Adult Admission -
$12
Three-Day Adult Admission
Pass
- $30
Children under 12 years and
Members - Free
Seller's Fee - $40
Hours of operation
for the Exposition are
7 a.m. to
8 p.m on October 16 and 17 (Thursday and Friday)
7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on
October 18 (Saturday)
The Swap Meet occurs on October 16
and 17
Prior to the Exposition the museum
gate will be open for visitors on October 15 (Wednesday)
from
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Please
note: The museum is closed on Sunday, October 19
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Schedule
of Future
Events |
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Events at Coolspring Power Museum are scheduled to coincide with the third Saturday of the month from April through October.
Our April, May, July, August, and September Open
Days are on the weekend of the third Saturday of the month.
The museum is open on Saturday and Sunday of this weekend.
Our
Spring (June) and Fall (October) Expositions are on the third Saturday of the month and include
the preceding Thursday and Friday. The museum is open
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. The museum is
closed on Sunday of this weekend.
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Future
Expositions: The Plan |
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Each year our Spring Exposition features a particular engine.
Here are the featured engines for upcoming
years of Expositions.
June 19, 20, and
21, 2025 - The International Harvester Company
The International
Harvester Company brought a considerable amount of machinery to the
farms of the world. Many of these fabulous gas engines will be on
display for this Exposition!
Exposition Chairmen: Stewart
McKinley & Tommy Turner
June 18, 19, and 20, 2026 - Hot Air
Engines of the World
This Exposition will feature the hot air
(Stirling) engines, fans, and numerous past and present thermal
operated toys and models from across the globe! The museum currently
showcases several of these unique and interesting operating machines
and a record number are expected to show up for the show. Our
chairman for this event is well known and respected for his
knowledge of these engines, and their past, present, and future
value to mankind.
Exposition Chairman: Dr. Brent Rowell
June 17, 18, and 19, 2027 - Crossley Bros. and other English Engines
The focus of this event will showcase these uniquely designed
engines. They have become popular with collectors and engine
enthusiasts here in the states and abroad. The museum showcases of
these engines. We look forward to seeing these engines for the
Exposition! Our knowledgeable chairman promises a great Exposition!
Exposition Chairman: Wayne Grenning
June 15, 16, and 17, 2028
- Diesel, Air Blast & Oil Engines
This event will showcase
our new “Diesel Centrale CPM” building with the M.A.N. Diesel, the
Graz Diesel, and the Benz Diesel engines. The museum also has an
extensive display of Oil Engines in the “Power Technology Building
Annex” building.
Exposition Chairman: Mike Murphy
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Museum Ground Rules |
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The
Coolspring
Power
Museum has the following rules of
operation:
· Alcoholic
beverages are prohibited on
museum grounds.
· Proof of liability insurance is required for all
motorized personal transportation vehicles
such as (but not limited to) golf cars, utility vehicles such as
gators or
mules, riding lawn mowers, unregistered motor vehicles, ATVs, motorcycles,
etc.
Motorized vehicles,
such as Rascals,
Hoverounds, mobility scooters, and motorized wheelchairs, needed
by their operators for personal mobility are exempt from this insurance
requirement.
The Coolspring Power Museum reserves the right to limit or restrict the use of
any and all vehicles used to transport people on the museum grounds on a
case-by-case basis.
· NEW
ARRIVALS of exhibitors and vendors for the June and October events may access
museum grounds for set-up beginning
Tuesday from noon to 8 p.m. and on Wednesday through Saturday between
7 a.m. and
8 p.m. the week of the event.
No exhibitors or vendors (including flea market) may enter the museum
grounds until noon Tuesday the week of the event. Please plan to arrive
during these daylight hours when the museum volunteer staff is on hand to
assist you. After you set up on the museum
grounds and
receive a vehicle pass,
you may come and go as you please at any hour. Walking access to the
museum grounds is unrestricted at any hour.
· AFTER
HOURS, Security Personnel will direct you to temporary overnight
parking only 200 yards north of the museum entrance across the street from The
Old Store Antiques on
the main street. It is clearly marked for your convenience.
· Additionally,
motor homes and campers that don’t belong to volunteers, Expo participants, or
Flea Market sellers may not camp on museum grounds. Space is provided at the
same location as the overnight parking across from the antiques store on the
main street. No hookups are available on museum grounds
or at the overnight parking area - primitive camping only.
· These
rules apply to all Coolspring Power Museum Support Group Members, Friends and
volunteers as well.
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Museum
Safety Rules |
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The
Coolspring
Power
Museum has the following safety rules:
· The
speed limit on the CPM grounds is 5 mph. Vehicles in showground
areas are limited to 2 mph, a safe walking speed, as pedestrians may not
be aware of your presence.
· Care
must be taken when loading and unloading engines and equipment.
Use chains, cables, winches, and approved lifting straps.
· For running displays and equipment demonstrations,
safety ropes, guards, and barriers should be in place to keep separation
between the public and moving or operating equipment.
· Displays
of engines and equipment should never be left running unattended.
Someone familiar with the engines or equipment should always be in the
immediate vicinity.
· All
engines should be in good general condition before being operated on CPM
grounds and inspected for loose flywheels, brackets, fuel lines, fuel
tanks, etc. Exhausts should be muffled and/or aimed away from
spectators.
· Engines
should be stopped for refueling. Store fuels in labeled and capped
containers. It is also recommended to have a fire extinguisher
close by in case of fire.
· The museum reserves the right to shut down any
equipment that is either left unattended or operated in an unsafe manner.
· Personal
protective equipment should be worn around any displays that create
dust, sparks, flying debris, or noise. Use of safety glasses,
gloves, and hearing protection is recommended. Exhibitors should
be careful to keep loose clothing from being entangled in operating
engines or displays.
· All
pets should be kept on a leash with the owner in attendance.
Owners will clean up after pets.
· These
rules apply to all Coolspring Power Museum Support Group Members, Friends and
volunteers as well.
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Everyone
is welcome to photograph, film, or
video record at the Coolspring Power Museum for their
own non commercial use. Any filming, photographing, or
video
recording for commercial use is prohibited without
permission of Coolspring Power Museum.
Copyright © by Coolspring Power Museum
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