Department: Your Membership
Diamond Mine: 80 Years of the AAA Diamond Program
February 28, 2020. Jerry Ascierto
AAA began inspecting the nation’s hotels and restaurants in 1937, providing detailed descriptions to members on the go.
C.R. Patterson and Sons: The First and Only African-American Automobile Company
February 03, 2020. Andrew Sheldon
In honor of Black History Month, learn how former slave C.R. Patterson and his son Frederick started a business that would eventually build the first cars, rivaling the Model T.
Members Help AAA Collect Over 3,000 Items in Warm-Clothing Drive
January 24, 2020. AAA Staff
The AAA Northeast warm-clothing drive, held Nov. 18 to Dec. 31, was a success thanks to the generosity of members and employees alike.
AAA Traffic Safety Heroes Turn Tragic Stories Into Powerful Messages
January 16, 2020. Ellis Einhorn
Two inspiring individuals are honored for their work to keep our roads safer.
The Road to the National Parks
January 13, 2020. Andrew Sheldon
AAA helped create the Park-to-Park Highway, which connected the country’s 12 western National Parks.
Slow Down, Move Over
January 02, 2020. John Galvin
You can help keep our first responders safe by slowing down and moving over.
The Nation’s First Road Maps, Courtesy of AAA
December 26, 2019. Jerry Ascierto
AAA produced its first map in 1905, a hand-drawn route on linen, depicting roads in Staten Island, N.Y. The rest is history.
Where Did the First Road Signs Come From?
December 18, 2019. Jerry Ascierto
Starting in 1906, regional AAA clubs across the nation began paying for and installing wooden signs to help motorists find their way.
AAA Technicians Showcase Skills at National Level
December 05, 2019. Ellis Einhorn
AAA Northeast technicians recently took home some awards in a national competition spotlighting their mechanical mastery.
How AAA Technicians Train for Tricky Situations
November 26, 2019. Ellis Einhorn
To address the unique challenges roadside technicians may encounter, AAA created custom props and a set of movable garage walls.