When Amelia Came to Michigan

Date: 9/29/2015
Time: 6:00 PM TO 7:30 PM

316 W Webster Ave
Muskegon, MI 49440

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Event Description: “When Amelia Came to Michgan” is the real life story of Amelia Earhart’s adventures in Michigan. Our many years of research indicates she was here more than 25 times promoting the aviation industry and opportunities for women in this field. Our lecture and visual presentation begins with her childhood at the turn of the century, her family life and education, early flying experiences, the world records and her 8 years of adventures in Michigan. Over a 10 year period, we collected Michigan newspaper articles about Amelia, also hundred’s of photographs, old film footage, plus the music from the 1920’s and 30’s. This was the era of the Jazz Age, the Charleston, Foxtrot, Quick Time, and Swing. Amelia’s first visit to Michigan was in 1928, after her first transatlantic flight. She came to promote TAC Airline passenger and air mail services. She set 3 women’s speed records at the National Air Races on Grosse Isle and was a test pilot for various aircraft. She sold the first Autogiro to the Detroit News and WWJ Radio. In September of 1931 she crashed at the Michigan State Fair grounds. She christened new model cars for the Hudson Motor Company. She was here to cut the ribbon for the opening of the new Continental Airport. Amelia was in great demand to speak to Rotary clubs, women teacher groups, Town Hall meetings, schools, colleges, plus Chambers of Commerce. Brought to you through the generosity of the Friends of Hackley Public Library


Directions:
Hackley Public Library, Corner of 3rd and Webster

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