August 27, 2026 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Aprons Away: Women's Work on Route 66
Presented by Pasadena Museum of History
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.
Event Details
- Program will begin at 7:00 pm
- Pasadena Museum of History Galleries will be open for viewing at 6:00 pm
