Amelia Earhart: Beyond the Skies

Most people know Amelia Earhart as the trailblazing pilot who vanished over the Pacific in 1937 — her plane still missing to this day. In this program for adults, Dr. Margie Arnold explores Earhart’s remarkable life beyond aviation, from her work as a Boston social worker and engagement to a Marblehead man, to her advocacy for women’s rights and her ventures into fashion and design. Join us to discover how Amelia Earhart’s determination and vision helped her defy expectations and inspire generations to dream boldly.

Don’t miss this fascinating talk—perfect for history lovers!

Afternoon Enrichment Series • Included with general museum admission • Ages: Adults • Registration not required

About Dr. Margie Arnold:
Dr. Margie Arnold has retired from a thirty-year career in higher education as a faculty member and as an academic administrator. Margie has published two textbooks, published over twenty articles and delivered over one hundred professional presentations during her time in higher education.

Margie has been a longtime advocate for Amelia Earhart’s life and legacy and gives complimentary talks about the famous aviator. Last year, she led a community project to re-dedicate a plaque in honor of Amelia Earhart in Medford, MA. She has been interviewed on the national podcast “Chasing Earhart” which reaches over 10,000 listeners, and earlier this year served as the keynote speaker at the Amelia Earhart Scholarship Luncheon for the New England Ninety-Nines. Most recently she presented at the Amelia Earhart Birthplace Museum in Atchison, KS and at the International Women’s Pilot’s Museum in Oklahoma City, OK.