# Event Details - **Event Name**: Mill Talk: The Longest, Hardest Race - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 28 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Wed, 28 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Henry Ford & the Cross-Country Contest That Changed AmericaAbout this EventMill Talk: The Longest, Hardest Race-Henry Ford & the Cross-Country Contest That Changed AmericaPresented by author Eric MoskowitzPulitzer Prize-winning journalist Eric Moskowitz tells a riveting, fast-paced story of the first true coast-to-coast automobile race in U.S. history. This is a colorful tale of corporate ambition and subterfuge braided through a gripping account of the gritty drivers who braved hostile terrain, mechanical failure, and, shockingly, sabotage, while chasing victory. In 1909, America was home to 253 automakers, a landscape of visionaries, schemers, and would-be barons of the new century. But when playboy millionaire M. Robert Guggenheim announced an audacious coast-to-coast auto race from New York City to the Seattle World’s Fair, only three of those companies were brassy enough to show up at the starting line: Acme, Ford, and Shawmut.Henry Ford was intent on proving that the Model T could go the distance and beat out the muscular luxury cars—and he didn’t plan to leave it to chance. Indeed, a little over three weeks after the race began, a Ford crossed the line hours ahead of the Shawmut.Except that victory was a fraud.Eric Moskowitz spent 12 years at The Boston Globe, where he covered transportation and was part of the team that received the Pulitzer Prize for coverage of the Boston Marathon bombing. He has writtenfor The Atlantic and The New York Times, and his work has appeared in The Best American Sports Writing and The Best American Newspaper Narratives anthologies. He studied American history at the University of Pennsylvania and lives near Boston with his wife and children - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/waltham/mill-talk-the-longest-hardest-race/100001996764325850 - **Event Categories**: sports, contests, art, literary-art, marathons - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: Under 16 with Guardian - door_time: 2026-10-28T22:30:00Z - Duration: 1 hour - Location: Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Waltham - **state**: MA - **country**: United States - **location**: Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation - **lat**: 42.372984 - **long**: -71.23400200000003 - **full address**: Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation, 154 Moody Street, Waltham, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Mill Talk: The Longest, Hardest Race - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/24a77b7c869fc0d48f9626f218ef495569f65139bb343e6076ec928147d40d5a-rimg-w1200-h600-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1786085371 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Mill Talk: The Longest, Hardest Race being held? - **A:** Mill Talk: The Longest, Hardest Race takes place on Wed, 28 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Wed, 28 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation, 154 Moody Street, Waltham, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Mill Talk: The Longest, Hardest Race? - **A:** Mill Talk: The Longest, Hardest Race is organized by Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Mill Talk: The Longest, Hardest Race is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Waltham, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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