THE MOMENTUM IS UNSTOPPABLE!
Q2 2026 NEWSLETTER UPDATE: WE ARE MOVING FAST!
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE: DARYLL MILNIKEL CALLS FOR ACTION!
Click here to view the full PDF version of the Q2 Newsletter! : https://thervmhhalloffame.org/wp-content/uploads/Q2_2026_Newsletter.pdf
“We aren’t just preserving history: we are making it!” says Daryll Milnikel, President of the RV/MH Heritage Foundation.
The second quarter of 2026 has been a whirlwind of progress! We have shifted into high gear! The momentum across our three segments: The Foundation, The Hall of Fame & Museum, and the Northern Indiana Event Center: is ELECTRIC!
MUSEUM REVOLUTION: NEW LOOK, NEW LAYOUTS!
PREPARING FOR AMERICA’S 250TH BIRTHDAY!
We are transforming the guest experience! NOW!
Our 100,000-square-foot complex is undergoing a massive refresh to honor the United States Semi quincentennial (America 250) in 2026! We are telling the story of American freedom and the open road like never before!
WHAT’S NEW ON THE FLOOR:
- ALL-NEW SIGNAGE: Sleek, modern, and high-impact wayfinding is being installed!
- DYNAMIC LAYOUTS: We have reorganized our vintage campers to tell a tighter, more compelling chronological story!
- INTERACTIVE QUIZZES: Test your industry IQ at our new interactive stations!
- ROTATIONAL EXHIBITS: Fresh history, every time you visit! No two trips are the same!
Find out more about our museum projects here: https://thervmhhalloffame.org/project
NIEC HIGHLIGHTS: A COMMUNITY POWERHOUSE!
EVENTS THAT INSPIRE! MEMORIES THAT LAST!
The Northern Indiana Event Center (NIEC) has been BUZZING! We aren’t just a museum; we are the heart of Northern Indiana’s social scene!
Q2 STANDOUT MOMENTS:
- NIGHT TO SHINE: An unforgettable prom night for people with special needs! Hundreds of smiles! Pure joy!
- BUILDERS ASSOCIATION EXPO: The Home and Outdoor Expo drew thousands of local homeowners! The floor was packed!
- SHIPSHEWANA ON THE ROAD: A vendor paradise that saw record-breaking foot traffic!
NEED A VENUE? Whether it’s a wedding, a corporate gala, or a massive trade show, we have the space you need!
Book your 2026 or 2027 event now! Spaces are filling up!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS: THE BIG THREE!
DON’T GET LEFT BEHIND! GET YOUR TICKETS!
The second half of 2026 is going to be HISTORIC! These are the dates you CANNOT afford to miss:
- AUGUST 16: THE GREEN JACKET CEREMONY!
- An exclusive, high-energy evening in the museum lobby!
- Honoring the legends of the RV and Manufactured Housing industries!
- Invite only: check your status!
- AUGUST 17: THE 54TH ANNUAL INDUCTION DINNER!
- The biggest night in the industry!
- Black-tie optional. High-stakes recognition.
- GET TICKETS NOW! They will sell out!
- Click here to see past inductees: https://thervmhhalloffame.org/years/1989
- SEPTEMBER 28-30: THE 6TH ANNUAL RV SUPPLIER SHOW!
- The trade-only event of the year!
- 250+ booths! 150+ companies!
- Running alongside the Elkhart RV Dealer Open House!
- REGISTER TO ATTEND TODAY!
WHY YOUR SUPPORT MATTERS!
BY THE NUMBERS: THE IMPACT OF GIVING!
We are a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit. Every dollar stays here to preserve the legacy of mobile living!
Q2 IMPACT STATS:
- 880+ GUESTS Welcomed in Q2 alone!
- 420+ VOLUNTEER HOURS Logged by our incredible community!
- 100% PASSION Driven by our dedicated staff!
THE ENDOWMENT FUND: We are building for the next 54 years! Your contributions to the endowment fund ensure that future generations can explore the history of the “home on wheels.”
SUPPORT THE FOUNDATION NOW! Your tax-deductible gift changes everything!
Explore Ways to Support Here: https://thervmhhalloffame.org/clayton-challenge/
THE ROAD AHEAD: ARE YOU COMING?
JOIN US IN ELKHART!
The RV/MH Heritage Foundation is more than a building; it’s a movement! From our unique status as the world’s only dedicated RV/MH history destination to our role as a premiere event venue, we are EXCITED for what comes next!
PLAN YOUR VISIT:
- BOONDOCKING: We offer overnight parking for travelers! First come, first serve!
- MUSEUM TOURS: Walk through 100 years of innovation!
- SHOP: Grab your heritage gear at the gift shop!
STAY CONNECTED! Follow us on social media for daily updates from the floor!
GO! VISIT! SUPPORT!
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