The Wheels Through Time Museum in Maggie Valley is proud to annouce that their feature exhibit, "MotorCops -- A 100 Year Love Affair Between Police and Motorcycles", has been extended to run through Memorial Day Weekend of 2010. The exhibit, which officially opened in late September 2008, was initially planned to run for only 60-days, has met rave reviews from both museum visitors and industry press alike.

"'MotorCops' has been a huge success, and its impact has far exceeded our expectations," says museum curator, Dale Walksler. "While it was initially planned for a short run here at the museum, we've decided to prolong it as our feature exhibit for another 30 days."

Last year, despite limited hours and openings, the museum saw over 35,000 visitors through its doors.

Featured in the main gallery of the museum’s 38,000 square foot facility, Motorcops tells the story of the long-lasting relationship between law enforcement and the motorcycle. Dating back over one-hundred years to 1908, police forces across the country began using motorcycles to protect and serve. From the rutted, dirt roads of rural America to heavily populated urban cities and towns, the motorcycle became the motorized vehicle of choice, offering greater maneuverability and a reputation for reliability unparalleled by auto manufacturers of the day. From the first official police motorcycle patrol in 1911 to the operation of over 3400 motorcycle law enforcement units today, the rich and colorful history of police and motorcycles remains as strong as ever.

As a result of the exhibits 30-day extension, the museum will be postponing its upcoming "Motoring the Blue Ridge" exhibit, which was initially slated to open on April 30, 2010.  "Extending the 'MotorCops' exhibit through the end of May is twofold," says Walksler.  "We've had literally hundreds of inquiries about the exhibit's run this spring, and expect this year to be its biggest yet.  Likewise, postponing our upcoming exhibit celebrating 75 years of the Blue Ridge Parkway until early summer will allow for greater traffic for the Grand Opening. "

"MotorCops" will feature the sites, sounds, and stories of the hundred year affair, presenting countless machines, memorabilia, artwork, and stories from the past century.  Featured in the exhibit will be police machines dating back to the early parts of the 20th century, including a 1909 Pierce, formerly owned by Steve McQueen; a 1926 Excelsior Henderson used by the New Mexico Highway Patrol; and the world's only remaining 1937 Harley-Davidson UMG New York Police bike, just to name a few.

The exhibit also features hundreds of photographs, memorabilia, and works of art dating back to the earliest days of motorcycle patrol.  Works by renowned Harley-Davidson licensed artist, David Uhl, will be on display, as well as priceless original works such as “Scattergood Sets A Speed Trap”, which was featured as the cover art on the 1924 April issue of American Magazine.  Original uniforms, a collection of patches from forces across the country, and countless stories from the men and women who patrolled the streets on two wheels also grace the exhibit.

For more information on "MotorCops", or the Wheels Through Time Museum's upcoming Spring and Summer schedule, please visit their website located at www.WheelsThroughTime.com or contact the museum directly at (828) 926-6266.