Everyone’s heard the story of Amelia Earhart, how she vanished in her historic flight, but what some may not know is that she was born in a white house just half a mile from Benedictine. The Amelia Earhart Birthplace Museum (AEBM) overlooks the Missouri River and is rich with the history of Amelia Earhart’s life and the history of Atchison.
Everyone’s heard the story of Amelia Earhart, how she vanished in her historic flight, but what some may not know is that she was born in a white house just half a mile from Benedictine.
Atchison has many hidden gems and places that provide activities for college students. These places may be off the beaten path but provide fun opportunities for entertainment or (something else) during college downtime. One such place is the Amelia Earhart Hangar Museum, located about nine minutes west of Benedictine College. Amelia Earhart is important to Atchison, as it is...
Atchison Gems: Amelia Earhart Birthplace Museum, an Inspiration for Benedictine Anna Poff, Copy Editor Load More Stories
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