Potomac Ramblers chapter presentation to host the 2024 AMO International Convention

1. Proposal presented to the
Board of Directors
by the Potomac Ramblers
chapter
May 3, 2021
Petersburg,
Virginia
20
24
International Convention
ambler
The greatest vacation destination
you’ve never heard of!

2. So much
TO SEE!
So much
TO DO!
Petersburg has a VAST WEALTH of fascinating attractions to keep the whole family busy, whether you stay just for
the convention, or make it part of a whole week’s vacation!
There are many, many things you won’t want to miss, all within 15 MINUTES of the host hotel and showfield!
Whether your interests (besides AMC, of course) are
• American History (Colonial, Revolutionary War, Civil War, or Modern),
• Outdoor Adventures,
• or our United States Military,
We have something here you’ll LOVE

3. • Quartermaster Museum
• Women’s Museum
• Ordnance Museum
Three World-Class Museums:
At Fort Lee

4. Citie of Henricus is the second successful
European settlement in the New World.
Interact with the settlers and natives and
experience how they lived!
Pamplin Historical Park and National Museum
of the Civil War
Soldier has an exemplary indoor
museum, a working Antebellum
farm, and the location of “the
Breakthrough,” where the Civil
War came to its end.
A step back in time: Two “Living hisTory”
Museums

5. • Tree Time Adventures offers ziplines
and treetop ropes obstacle courses
for kids of all ages
• Swaders Sports Park has go-carting,
batting cages, mini golf, lazer tag,
and more
• Appomattox River Trail access from
our Host Hotel parking lot
Action and adventure await

6. The siege and the crater
Petersburg National Battlefield includes many sites related to the siege
of Petersburg during the final year
of the Civil War, including The Battle of
The Crater and Lee’s exodus to Appomattox.
“The Dictator” launched a 13” shell
several miles across enemy lines
A tunnel was dug under Confederate lines and filled
with dynamite. The explosion created a crater, and
one of the Civil War’s most famous battles ensued.
Civil War
History:

7. And Even more Attractions ABOUND!
More fascinating places, all within 15 minutes!
 Pocahontas Island Black History Museum
 Centre Hill Mansion
 Blandford Church and Cemetery
 Violet Bank Museum
 Grant’s HQ at City Point
 The Beacon Theatre
 Virginia State University
 Boathouse Restaurant
 King’s Famous BBQ
 Dixie Restaurant
 Historic Old Town Petersburg
 Virginia Motorsports Park
The
Nash
Lofts
Centre Hill Mansion
• Pocahontas State Park
 Chili Peppers Baseball
 Trapezium Brewing Co.
 Swift Creek Mill Theatre
 The Nash Lofts

8. Under 1 mile from the host hotel,
the Keystone Tractor Works has
facilities to host:
• Registration/Check-In
• Concours Show
• Banquet
• Swap Meet
• meetings and seminars
• cruise night
• secure trailer parking
And its an incredible museum, too!
Custom-made for AMO!
Host Venue:
Video link: https://youtu.be/QfSmFAJgTVI

9. 9000 sq. ft. banquet room
Two meeting rooms
Host Venue: Custom-made for AMO!
• 9000 sq. ft. banquet hall
• Paved “back yard”
• Huge awning
• Grass area for stakedown tents/booths
• Fence around entire reserved area (in red)
• Very favorable pricing

10. I-85
Charlotte 4 hrs.
Montgomery 10 hrs.
I-95
Charleston 6 hrs.
Tampa 11 hrs.
I-95
NYC 5 hrs.
Toronto 10 hrs.
I-64
Kenosha 14 hrs.
St. Louis 12 hrs.
• 45 Minutes from Richmond Airport,
• 1.5 hours from Raleigh-Durham Airport
• 2 hours from Washington, DC airports
Petersburg!
Easy to get to
But hard to say goodbye

11. • 143 rooms
• Indoor pool
• Fridge, microwave,
iron and board, and
coffee maker in room
• Breakfast and Dinner
with room service
• 24-hr Fitness Center
• Business Center $109 standard/double
Breakfast not included
• Located in a major
shopping center with
many dining choices,
Walmart, Target, and
more within ½ mile
• Parking lot is away
from busy traffic area
• 3 adjacent hotels all
under same
ownership
Host Hotel: In the Middle of the Action

12. • Less than 1 mile (5 minutes) between
Host Hotel and Events
• Directly off I-95 and I-85
• Under $10 to over $100 food options
within 5 minutes
• Many famous dining experiences within
10 minutes
• Host hotel and 3 other hotels are a part
of major regional shopping center
• Situated between a pond and river, host
hotel is isolated from local traffic
Almost walking distance

13. Hosting Experience
• Gettysburg AMO convention in
2017
• Annapolis AMC Rambler Club
convention in 2011
• Washington, DC AMC Rambler
Club convention in 2006
Chapter Resources
• Club roster of over 110 members
• Regular club events and
newsletter
• Healthy treasury and fundraising
• www.potomacramblers.com
Our Host Chapter Welcomes you!

14. Petersburg,
Virginia
20
24
International Convention
ambler
Come for a convention
Stay for a vacation!
You’ll soon agree…