Lancaster’s Vintage Spirit Shines: 1902 Oldsmobile Unveiled at AVRM
- Richard Sykes
- Sep 23
- 2 min read
Lancaster, CA — September 23, 2025 — In a celebration of Antelope Valley’s rich heritage and enduring innovation, the Lancaster Museum of Art and History (MOAH) and the Antelope Valley Rural Museum (AVRM) unveiled a historic gem today: Glen Settle’s 1902 Oldsmobile Model R, now on display at the AV Fair and Event Center through May 2028.
The vintage automobile, affectionately known as the “Curved Dash,” was once driven around the Valley by aviation legends Amelia Earhart and Lee Miles. Originally discovered in a Tehachapi barn and purchased for just $150 by Settle in his youth, the car became a local icon—used to promote Lancaster’s Chamber of Commerce and even featured in early air shows.
The exhibit is part of a broader partnership between MOAH and AVRM, showcasing artifacts that span from Native American arrowheads to aerospace achievements. Visitors can explore the museum on the first and third Saturdays of each month, or schedule private tours and field trips.
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About AVRM
The Antelope Valley Rural Museum, AVRM, is a California non-profit (501c3) dedicated to preservation, exhibition, and education. The AVRM motto is From Arrowheads to Aerospace. The museum features a timeline of Valley history, early history of Native Americans, a veteran display, agricultural/rural displays, aerospace displays, and cultural displays. The museum also has vehicle displays, in which the 1902 Oldsmobile Curved Dash, on loan from MOAH, will be a centerpiece. AVRM is located at 2551 W. Ave H, at the AV Fair and Event Center, and is open from 10 AM to 2 PM on the first and third Saturdays of each month, and by appointment for small events and field trips. Learn more at avmuseum.org.
About MOAH
The Lancaster Museum of Art and History is dedicated to strengthening awareness, enhancing accessibility, and igniting the appreciation of art, history, and culture in the Antelope Valley through dynamic exhibitions, innovative educational programs, creative community engagement, and a vibrant collection that celebrates the richness of the region. Located at 665 W. Lancaster Blvd, on the corner of Lancaster BLVD and Elm, MOAH is open Tuesday through Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., with extended hours on Thursday until 8 p.m. For more information, please call (661) 723-6250 or visit www.lancastermoah.org.
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