Join us on Zoom as we go back in time to 1937, when Amelia Earhart is attempting to set a new record by becoming the first person to fly around the world at its equator. In this lively living-history program, meet Amelia and learn about her experiences as the first woman to cross the Atlantic by airplane (1928) and the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic (1932). She'll describe how she learned to fly, what inspired her adventurous spirit, and why she set off in 1937 for an around-the-world flight.

Leslie Goddard is an award-winning actress and scholar who has been presenting history programs for more than 15 years. She holds a Ph.D. from Northwestern University specializing in American studies and U.S. history, as well as a master’s degree in theater. A former museum director, she is the author of three books on history and currently works full-time as an author and public speaker.

All ages. Please register in order to receive a Zoom link and password.