Aprons Away: Women’s Work on Route 66

Schedule

Thu Aug 27 2026 at 07:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-07:00
Location

Pasadena Museum of History | Pasadena, CA

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Join author Cheryl Eichar Jett as she examines the myriad roles women played along the iconic Main Street of America, Route 66.
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Aprons Away: Women’s Work on Route 66

Thursday, August 27 | 7:00 pm

The welcoming smile from an aproned waitress offering to pour you a cup of coffee or the friendly face of the motel owner ready to rent you a room come to mind. But did you ever stop to think of all the women who worked along the most famous highway in the world? From Chicago to Los Angeles, in cities and small towns, women pumped gas, held elected offices, painted public art murals, joined the military, reported news, and designed buildings, theme parks, fashion, and toys. Join author, playwright, and journalist Cheryl Eichar Jett as she examines the myriad roles women played along the iconic Main Street of America, Route 66.

Program will begin at 7:00 pm; PMH Galleries will be open for viewing at 6:00 pm.

Space is limited; advance reservations required.

Copies of Aprons Away: Women’s Work on Route 66 are available in the Museum Store.


Image: Aprons Away: Women’s Work on Route 66 Book cover.

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Pasadena Museum of History, 470 West Walnut Street, Pasadena, United States

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USD 13.00 to USD 18.00

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