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AAA will mark a milestone anniversary this weekend that few other organizations have achieved. The original auto club, which has since become so much more, will officially mark its 120th anniversary with special events at retail locations across the country, illustrating that the legendary organization is not just surviving, but thriving, as it moves into the digital age. “As Americans prepare for what could be record breaking travel this summer, AAA will be greeting them with new technology and innovative processes to ensure the best possible experience, prioritizing safety and savings, just as they have been doing for 120 years,” says AAA Delaware spokesperson Jana Tidwell. “It only stands to reason that AAA is marking this milestone on March 4th, as America marches forth with renewed enthusiasm for travel.” Cause for Celebration AAA is not just celebrating its past. It’s celebrating a future brighter than what could possibly have been imagined at its inception. Perhaps most impressively, the organization that now serves more than 62 million members continues to grow. “The fact that, 120 years later, our membership continues to grow is a testament to the fact that the organization continues to evolve in step with the needs of our members,” Tidwell adds. “What our members need right now is new and different than what they needed even a few years ago so AAA services are new and different as well…and many of those differences will be apparent to anyone who walks through our doors.” With that in mind, AAA is marking its 120th anniversary by inviting members and non-members alike to experience the new technology and innovative solutions in travel planning that will be on full display during our celebratory open house at AAA retail locations. Join Us! Enjoy snacks, giveaways and prizes while viewing demonstrations on such things as Digital TourBooks , Finger Printing Technology, Electric Vehicle Resources, and Expedited Passport Services. AAA Travel advisors will be on hand to assist anyone considering travel and in need of help navigating the ‘new normal’ – whether exploring the possibilities for Spring Break, a summer road trip or a more extravagant ‘revenge’ travel experience. Local AAA stores will celebrate the anniversary on March 5 with the exception of the Wilmington location where they celebrate on March 4.