The Saratoga Automobile Museum is proud to welcome Dr. Bob Hieronimus along with special guest Bob Grimm for a conversation about the famed  VW “Light” Bus, Wednesday August 9 at 2PM.

Join us in the Freihoffer Gallery and explore an icon of peace, love, and understanding and chat with Dr. Bob about the symbolism behind the bus that defined a generation.

 The "Light” Bus, renowned for its intricate symbolic artwork, holds a special place in the hearts of music enthusiasts and history buffs alike, it has become an emblem of the era's artistic expression and a captivating symbol of the time. The Bus offers a unique opportunity for guests to delve into the vibrant era of the 1960s and explore the remarkable connection between music, culture, and automobiles. The "Light” Bus will transport visitors back in time, immersing them in the spirit of Woodstock and the story of love.

"We invite everyone to join us in commemorating this piece of Automotive and Pop Culture History added Executive Director Megan Hennessey. "The "Light” Bus has been an object of fascination and inspiration for generations. Its presence at the Saratoga Automobile Museum will undoubtedly ignite curiosity, spark conversations, and create lasting memories."

Robert R. Hieronimus, Ph.D. (“Dr. Bob”) is an artist, author, and radio host from Baltimore where he has painted over 40 symbolic murals and dozens of painted Artcars. In the late 1960s he traveled with several rock and roll bands to share information about mysticism and to design posters and album covers. His doctoral research on American symbolism has been used by the White House, State Department, and Department of the Interior, as well as being turned into popular books, Founding Fathers, Secret Societies and United Symbolism of America.

Bob Grimm, a member of the band “Light” a Baltimore rock group from the 60’s, who the bus is named after, made the pilgrimage to Woodstock in the Summer of 1969 where the story of the bus begins.