# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Culture & Cocktails: The 1955 Fairchild National Sports Car Races
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 14 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri, 14 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Sip cocktails and learn about local history with the Washington County Historical Society!About this EventJoin us on Friday, August 14, from 6:00-8:00 PM, as Bill Stoler presents "A Look Back at the 1955 Fairchild National Sports Car Races." This presentation explores the largest sports car racing event on the east coast in 1955, which took place on the runways of the Hagerstown Municipal Airport!The 1955 Fairchild Sports Car Races drew an estimated 15,000 spectators and over 200 of the best drivers in the country. Hagerstown's hotels were fully booked, and local service garages and car dealerships were packed with mechanics handling exotic sports cars like Ferraris, Jaguars, and Maseratis. One of the drivers, Phil Hill, even went on to become America’s first Formula One Champion in 1961.You don't want to miss Bill Stoler presenting this fascinating talk! Bill is a motorsports photographer and covers vintage racing in the northeast. Utilizing his connections to the vintage racing community, he has been interviewing; gathering photos, race reports and other related stories about the event; and recently assisted with a 70th anniversary celebration of the races at the Hagerstown Aviation Museum. This presentation includes photos of the 1955 race and Fairchild Aircraft Company.Culture & Cocktails is generously sponsored by the James & Mary Schurz Foundation. C&C is held on the second Friday of each month from 6:00-8:00 PM. Doors open at 5:30 PM. Refreshments and one complimentary drink ticket are included with each ticket.This month's cocktail will be a classic cocktail from the 1950s.  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/a294af10-22ee-11f1-94ad-45392afc322d-rimg-w893-h740-dcdadada-gmir.jpg   https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/a2d86ed0-22ee-11f1-8209-0d7a7c9279dd-rimg-w925-h740-dca5a6a9-gmir.jpg
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hagerstown/culture-and-cocktails-the-1955-fairchild-national-sports-car-races/100001985447982362
- **Event Categories**: sports, car-shows
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 23.18, max: 33.85, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Hagerstown
- **state**: MD
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Miller House Museum
- **lat**: 39.6433665
- **long**: -77.72360229999998
- **full address**: Miller House Museum, 135 West Washington Street, Hagerstown, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Culture & Cocktails: The 1955 Fairchild National Sports Car Races being held?
  - **A:** Culture & Cocktails: The 1955 Fairchild National Sports Car Races takes place on Fri, 14 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Fri, 14 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Miller House Museum, 135 West Washington Street, Hagerstown, United States.
- **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Culture & Cocktails: The 1955 Fairchild National Sports Car Races?
  - **A:** Ticket prices for Culture & Cocktails: The 1955 Fairchild National Sports Car Races range from USD 23 to USD 34 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionUSD 34 + USD 4 feeAvailableWCHS Member AdmissionUSD 23 + USD 3 feeAvailable
- **Q**: Who is organizing Culture & Cocktails: The 1955 Fairchild National Sports Car Races?
  - **A:** Culture & Cocktails: The 1955 Fairchild National Sports Car Races is organized by The Maryland  Symphony Orchestra.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Culture & Cocktails: The 1955 Fairchild National Sports Car Races is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Hagerstown, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Culture & Cocktails: The 1955 Fairchild National Sports Car Races sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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