Amelia Earhart Festival

09/03/2026

Do you know Amelia?

What year did Amelia make history as the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean? Drop your answer in the comments.

09/03/2026

One festival highlight is Afternoon Tea with Authors. It was a pleasure to hear from Bram Kleppner, great-nephew of Amelia Earhart, and author Rachel Hartigan. We highly recommend their books! Links in the comments. 👇

09/02/2026

95 years ago today, Amelia Earhart became the first president of The Ninety-Nines.

In 1931, Amelia helped lead an organization created to support and advance women pilots—carrying forward a spirit of courage, camaraderie, and possibility.

Today, The Ninety-Nines continue that legacy as the owners of the Amelia Earhart Birthplace Museum, preserving the Atchison home where Amelia’s story began and inspiring new generations to dream bigger and reach higher.

From a young girl in Atchison, Kansas to a pioneer in aviation, Amelia’s legacy continues to take flight.

Her story began here. Her legacy continues with all of us.

09/02/2026

Celebrate Labor Day with us!

The Museum will be open on Monday, September 7th, for Labor Day! Whether you're seeking inspiration or a fun day out, we can't wait to welcome you!

08/29/2026

Do you know these zoomed in pictures from the Amelia Earhart Hangar Museum?

Make your guesses in the comments!

08/27/2026

in 1932, Amelia Earhart set the women’s record for the fastest non-stop transcontinental flight, completing a 2,477 mile journey in just 19 hours and 5 minutes. She proudly became the first woman to fly coast-to-coast, embarking from Los Angeles and landing in Newark. 150 well wishers greeted her in Newark to celebrate her new record.

She flew her "Little Red Bus," the same Lockheed Vega 5B that she flew over the Atlantic Ocean in May 1932. The Vega is on exhibit at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum.

08/21/2026

08/20/2026