From the start, women have been buying, designing, driving, and racing automobiles! Explore the impact female pioneers had on the automobile industry with Barbara Barrett. (In person/online)
From the very start, women have been right there next to men – influencing, buying, designing, driving, and racing automobiles! Although largely overlooked, the history of women and automobiles is nothing less than fascinating. Beginning in 1888 with Bertha Benz’ historic long-distance outing in a horseless carriage, we’ll explore a host of female automotive pioneers including Alice Huyler Ramsey, the first woman to drive across the United States; Helene Rother, one of the first female auto designers at General Motors (GM); the need for speed women of auto racing; Mary Barra, the first female CEO at GM; and several other notables.
Registration is required.
You may attend this program in person at the library, or may attend virtually/online.
To register, select either "Register to Attend Online" or "Register to Attend In Person." Online attendees MUST provide a valid e-mail address.
The Library is closed in observance of the holiday.
