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Tuesday, January 7, 2014

Learn about the 1929 Powder Puff Derby on FEb 28 at the IWASM in Cleveland


Feb 28- Dinner with a Slice of History- Amelia Earhart and the 1929 Air Derby
 
Local historian Bill Meixner will be giving his presentation on the first all-woman cross-country air race and Amelia's role in it. Nineteen women set off from Santa Monica, CA headed for the finish line at Cleveland, OH. Taking 9 days to complete and full of adventure, grueling weather and tragedy, the race tested the courage of these women and put to rest the doubts of critics! Dinner will be served at 6:30 pm with the presentation to follow. 

Tickets are $15 non-members, $13 members. Please RSVP soon- seats are limited!


Burke Lakefront Airport, 
Rm 165 Cleveland, Ohio 44114

phone: 216-623-1111


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