Athens, OH

Celebrating 80 Years of the King Midget Car Club: Exhibit Opening at Alden Library

Name: Celebrating 80 Years of the King Midget Car Club: Exhibit Opening at Alden Library
Start: 2026-08-07T19:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-08-07T21:00:00+00:00
Location: Athens, OH

Friday, August 7, 2026 · 3 PM ET

Join us at Ohio University's Alden Library 4th floor as we welcome the 2026 International King Midget Car Club Annual Jamboree and celebrate the club's 80th anniversary with a special exhibit opening featuring materials from the Mahn Center for Archives & Special Collections. The exhibit highlights the history and legacy of the King Midget automobile company through photographs, documents, publications, and other archival treasures that tell the story of America's beloved compact car. The opening event will include remarks from David Funk, noted King Midget historian and enthusiast, who will s

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