Museum of Women Pilots | Honoring the Past & Looking Toward the Future

Mercury 13: Sixty Years After (February 27, 2021)

In addition to our speakers, enjoy some vintage photos and video of these amazing women who aspired to go into space 60 years ago. Speakers - Colonel Eileen Collins (USAF ret.); Alyssa Carson (Aspiring Astronaut); Yvette Gonzalez (Project PoSSUM); Todd Hurrle (Mercury 13 Rhea Woltman's nephew); Wally Funk (Mercury 13); and Gene Nora Jessen (Mercury 13) Host - Janet Ivey (Janet's Planet)
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Amelia Earhart
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Amelia Earhart

With over 5,000 sq. ft. of space, The 99s Museum of Women Pilots contains displays and artifacts focusing on preserving the history of women in aviation, honoring their achievements of the past, as well as recognizing current achievements.

In addition, archives and other resources are maintained on site, as well as one of the largest collection of Amelia Earhart memorabilia.

News & Events

The Mercury 13 Anniversary

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Mon., 02/08/2021
The Feb. 27 webinar, "The Mercury 13 - Sixty Years After" presented by the 99s MWP features Gene Nora Jessen and Wally Funk. It is hosted by Janet Ivey of the Emmy Award-winning PBS series "Janet's Planet." Col. Eileen Collins (USAF ret.) is the keynote speaker. Read More >

Commemorative Patch Sale

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Fri., 02/05/2021
A patch was designed for the 99s MWP Mercury 13 celebration. Read More >

Logo Merchandise

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Tue., 01/12/2021
99s MWP logo Merchandise is now available for sale at https://ninetyninesmwp.qbstores.com. Read More >
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