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Take a Tour of the Harley-Davidson
Museum's "True Evel:
The Amazing Story of Evel Knievel" Exhibit
Celebrate the Rebel Spirit This Summer in Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI--True Evel: The Amazing Story of Evel Knievel will run
July10 - September 6 at the Harley-Davidson Museum and will tell the
story of Evel Knievel through fascinating artifacts drawn from both the
Museum's archives and the Knievel family collection. Visitors will see
legendary pieces including his signature leathers and cane, personal
photographs and letters, collectors' toys and memorabilia, and the
half-motorcycle, half-rocket "Skycycle" used to jump the Snake River
Canyon.
Setting numerous death-defying records over his career, Knievel's bike
of choice was the Harley-Davidson XR-750 and he was sponsored by the
Motor Company through most of the 1970s. From Knievel's early start in
Butte,Montana, to his transformation into a larger-than-life master
showman, marketer, and folk hero with international appeal, the
10,000-square-footexhibit will engage visitors with the story of the man
behind the seemingly fearless performer.
The accompanying video includes Kelly Knievel, son of Evel Knievel, and
Bill Davidson, Vice President of the Museum and great-grandson of
Harley-Davidson co-founder, William A. Davidson, as they give a preview
of the exhibit. It can also be seen at
yourupdate.tv/lifestyle/harley_davidson_true_evel
This year marks the 35th anniversary of Knievel's famous Wembley
Stadium jump in London May 26, 1975. During this pivotal stunt, Knievel
crashed while trying to land a jump over 13 buses, broke his back, and
announced his retirement to 90,000 fans after the show - though he didn't
actually stay retired.
Kids growing up in the 70s did wild things to emulate Knievel and
his stunts, and the heroic inspiration he provided to those aspiring
daredevils still resonates today. In that spirit, the Harley-Davidson
Museum invites visitors to celebrate the "little bit of Evel in all of
us" this summer in
Milwaukee.
About the Harley-Davidson Museum
The Harley-Davidson Museum is a reflection of American history and pop
culture like you've never seen it before - through the lens of a true
American icon, the Harley-Davidson motorcycle. For more information on
the Museum's galleries, exhibits, special events, tickets, and more,
visit
www.h-dmuseum.com
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