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Friday, November 9, 2012

Showcase Of Ingenuity: CAMA

Seen at flywheelers' meet - precision machinery. Photo by Chris Brunson

The Connecticut Antique Machinery Association (CAMA) is a 501 (c) 3 not-for-profit group with an interesting museum "dedicated to the preservation, restoration and operation of antique machinery from America's rich industrial past."

Located in Kent at 31 Kent-Cornwall Rd. (Route 7) it is a showcase of industrial steam, large internal combustion engines, small internal combustion engines, agricultural/farm machinery and implements, as well as home of the Cream Hill Agricultural School and CT Museum of Mining and Mineral Science. A narrow gauge railroad, construction equipment, working sawmill and blacksmith shop, too.

Open to the general public May through the end of October, Wednesday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Mark your calendar as their next event is a Spring Power-up on May 4, 2013.
At Connecticut Valley Flywheelers events, the market is well attended. Chris Brunson photo.