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On November 11, 2025, R.E. Olds Transportation Museum (REOTM) will open its newest permanent exhibit entitled “Soldiers of Production: Lansing and the Arsenal of Democracy.” This event will commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II and highlight the efforts and sacrifices of Greater Lansing’s automobile industries and workers at Oldsmobile, Motor Wheel, REO Motors, and many others, who endeavored to supply the equipment for Allied victory in Europe and the Pacific.REOTM will offer free admission to the museum from 10 AM to 5 PM on the day of the event. The special video exhibit, “America’s World War II through Film,” will be shown hourly. At 11 AM, there will be an introduction with guest speakers Lansing Mayor Andy Schor, Mark Strolle of the UAW, and others, along with a ribbon cutting for the official opening of the “Soldiers of Production” exhibit. Then, at 2 PM, there will be a presentation of Lansing’s role in the Arsenal of Democracy by Michael Rodriguez.
The exhibit was made possible through the support of the R. E. Olds Foundation, William and Linda Demmer, and the Weber Group. We also wish to thank our event sponsor, LAFCU.
More information on upcoming events, how to become a member, volunteer, or purchase a car raffle ticket can be found on our website (www.reoldsmuseum.org/).
As a Blue Star Museums participant, we do offer free admission for those currently serving in the United States Military—Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, as well as members of the Reserves, National Guard, U.S. Public Health Commissioned Corps, NOAA Commissioned Corps, and up to five family members. Qualified members must show a Geneva Convention common access card (CAC), DD Form 1173 ID card (dependent ID), or a DD Form 1173-1 ID card for entrance into a participating Blue Star Museum.
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