A portion of the “Fire History” display on loan to The Golden Age of Trucking Museum which will be discussed during its upcoming “Saturday Seminar”, March 7th.

On Saturday, March 7, 2009 from 11am until 3pm The Golden Age of Trucking Museum will be holding its next “Saturday Seminar” at 1101 Southford Road in Middlebury, Connecticut. The morning speaker will be Fire Chief Crawford Slason of The Westbury Fire Department and Connecticut Cellar Savers. Chief Slason was actively involved in forming The Connecticut Cellar Savers Fire Museum which is located in Portland Connecticut and is home to numerous historical photographs and fire related equipment and memorabilia. The Fire Museum has loaned the Trucking Museum a portion of its display and Chief Slason will be discussing the history of the items on loan and will be taking questions during his presentation.

A luncheon will be served and the afternoon speaker will be Carlton O. Pate III who is the author of Pate’s Early Ford Automobile Encyclopedia. His book is the result of years of collecting, research and work that has resulted in his high appreciation for early Ford cars. Mr. Pate will share his vast knowledge and will take questions from those in attendance. The event is open to the public and no pre-registration is required. The fee is $10.00 and free to The Golden Age of Trucking Museum members. For questions about the event you may call 203-577-2181.