Dinner with a Slice of History- "Flying Solo: The Jerrie Mock Story"

The International Women’s Air & Space Museum’s (IWASM) Dinner with a Slice of History returns in 2024 featuring author Nancy Roe Pimm on Friday, April 19, 2024. “Flying Solo: The Jerrie Mock Story” is made possible thanks to Cuyahoga Arts and Culture (CAC), the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the America 250-Ohio Commission.

In 1964, Jerrie Mock, a housewife from a small town in Ohio, chased her childhood dream of following in the footsteps of her inspiration, Amelia Earhart. In March 1964, she embarked on a historic flight from Columbus, OH, in her Cessna 180 named Charlie. Throughout her 3.5-week-long journey, she encountered high winds, ice, mechanical issues, and more. By April 17, she had flown over 2,300 miles in her single-engine plane, returning to Columbus, making her the first to solo around the world. However, the media was busy generating a ‘competitive’ atmosphere with Mock and her contemporary Joan Merriam Smith. At the same time Mock set out on her record-setting flight, Joan Merriam Smith was also completing her historic solo flight around the world, but that time along the equator – nearly 3,000 miles longer than Mock’s.

Attendees will learn about Mock’s historic flight, explore her contemporaries, and understand her lasting legacy for women in aviation. Make sure to arrive at the museum a little early to explore the new exhibit Around the World set to open in time for the event at the International Women’s Air & Space Museum.

Dinner begins promptly at 6:00 p.m. EST

Program begins promptly at 6:30 p.m. EST
Registration Information
Registration is required prior to the event.

Non-IWASM members – $27
IWASM members – $17*
Get Tickets & Join/Renew IWASM for 1 year – $60**
Virtual — minimum $10 donation

In person tickets include admittance to the program, and a boxed dinner. Virtual attendees will receive a Zoom link to participate live. The program will be recorded and made available after the event.

When registering, consider donating to IWASM. Even $5 will go toward furthering the museum’s mission, activities, and services. Donations are non-refundable.

Space is limited for the program. Registrations made via check can be sent to: 1501 N Marginal Rd. Ste 165, Cleveland, OH 44114 and must be received no later than April 17, 2024.

Visit www.iwasm.org or call 216.623.1111 for more information.
About IWASM
The International Women’s Air & Space Museum is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization located in Cleveland, Ohio. Its mission is to collect, preserve, and showcase the history and culture of women in all areas of aviation and aerospace; educate people of the world about their contributions; and inspire future generations by bringing the history to life.

** Bundle grants you immediate access to the member ticket rate ($17) and a discount on a one-year membership (regular $50).*