During World War II more than one thousand American women served as Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs) in support of the war effort. These pioneering women faced discrimination from the U.S. military and American society, and because their records were sealed after the war, their contributions to aviation were lost to history for decades. This lecture will chronicle the stories of these remarkable women who broke barriers and helped paved the way for future generations of American women to take to the skies.
Presented by Amanda Goodheart Parks, historian, museum educator and historical interpreter
Image: WASP Pilots, image courtesy of the U.S. Air Force
Join us in-person or online!
If you plan to attend in person at the Museums, tickets are available on the day of the lecture in the Welcome Center.
Members: FREE
Springfield residents: $4
Nonmembers: $4
To attend via ZOOM, please register in advance.
