Ruth Fruehauf, granddaughter of August Fruehauf, joins us to celebrate the opening of Immigrant Innovators: The Fruehauf Trailer Company. August Charles Fruehauf’s invention of the truck trailer played a key role in transforming transportation in the 20th century. His company, the Fruehauf Trailer Company, made it possible to move goods efficiently from farms and factories across the country, offering a practical alternative to rail transport.

Ruth will share anecdotes and slides of fun historical tidbits learned following the publication of her books about the company. From customized trailers, military contributions, to movie stars and celebrities, the near-century dominance of Fruehauf trailers is full of amazing stories.

1:30 refreshments
2:00 program

FREE for members
$8 for non-members

*We are offering some special promotions during our new exhibition, With You, I Am Myself, February 1 – April 6, 2025. To redeem, please mention these when you check in at the front desk.

Visitor Passes – Members can bring a friend for free to visit the museum or attend a Kaffee und Kuchen program.
BOGO Admission – With the purchase of a regular admission, bring an additional friend for free to the museum or to a program.

1:30 refreshments
2:00 program