Join Us for an Afternoon with Pan Am Betty!

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Event Description:

Join us for a luncheon on Wednesday, November 8 at 11:30 a.m. and a mesmerizing, educational performance! Actress and historian Leslie Goddard brings to life Betty Trippe, Pan Am’s First Lady and wife of aviation visionary and founder of Pan Am, Juan Trippe. Hear real-life stories of stewardesses for Pan Am, the most glamorous U.S. airline in the 1960s. Learn about serving the rich and famous; the strict height, weight, and age requirements; cooking gourmet meals onboard; and enduring some wild rides. Buckle up – this is one flight you won’t forget!

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Leslie Goddard, Ph.D., is an award-winning scholar and actress who has been portraying great women in history for more than twenty years. She holds an interdisciplinary Ph.D. from Northwestern University as well as a master’s degree and an undergraduate degree in theater. A former museum director, she currently works full-time as an actress, public speaker, and author. Recognized as one of the top historical performers working today, her portrayals have been seen by audiences in more than thirty-five states, including scores of universities, museums, libraries, civic organizations, and Chautauqua festivals.