Meet Alan “Bones” Stone: The Visionary Behind the Collection

Our museum is a treasure trove of agricultural and automotive history, thanks in large part to the passion and extensive knowledge of our curator, Alan “Bones” Stone. Known for his welcoming hospitality and expertise, Stone plays a vital role in preserving and sharing a century of American industrial heritage.

As the museum’s curator, Bones is instrumental in maintaining the massive facility and its ever-growing collections. He works alongside museum founder Keith Jones to organize, display, and manage hundreds of meticulously restored items.

His responsibilities include

Collection management: Overseeing the display and organization of a vast array of antique tractors, trucks, cars, and related memorabilia.

Visitor engagement: Often found on the museum floor, Stone is known for delighting visitors with personal stories and technical insights about the exhibits, helping to bring history to life.

Restoration & maintenance: Ensuring that most vehicles remain in running order (all but four of the original tractors were driven onto the showroom floor) and playing a role in restoring many tractors on display.

Adding new exhibits: The museum is a constant work in progress, with Stone always on the lookout for new items to add to the dynamic displays.

Bones’ deep appreciation for automotive and agricultural history is evident to all who meet him. He is a self-described fan of anything with a motor and local history, particularly items with local Virginia names. His personal passions are clearly centered around the mechanics and history of the vehicles he curates.

Keystone Truck & Tractor Museum is fortunate to have such a knowledgeable curator with extensive knowledge of its diverse inventory. Thank you, “Bones”! We could not manage without you!

From the Keystone Newsletter — December 2025, Volume 3.