# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Aprons Away: Women's Work on Route 66 with Cheryl Eichar Jett
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 17 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Wed, 17 Jun, 2026 at 08:30 pm
- **Event Description**: We've all heard of Route 66, but did you ever stop to think of all the women who worked along the 2,448 miles that make up the world's most famous highway? They pumped gas, ran for office, painted murals, joined the military, reported news, and designed buildings, theme parks, rockets, and toys. Just in time for this year's 100th anniversary of the iconic Mother Road, author Cheryl Eichar Jett will examine the myriad roles women played along Route 66. 

Cheryl is an award-winning author and playwright specializing in this unique niche of women's history. The book, Apron's Away: Women's Work on Route 66 debuted in April of this year. 

This program is sponsored by the City of Lockport and the Lockport Council of Arts. 

Disclaimer(s)
Registration is required due to limited space.
https://whiteoak.librarycalendar.com/event/aprons-away-eichar-jett-65649
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lockport/aprons-away-womens-work-on-route-66-with-cheryl-eichar-jett/200030104160806
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, funfairs
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Lockport
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: White Oak Library District (Lockport, IL)
- **lat**: 41.58992
- **long**: -88.05606
- **full address**: White Oak Library District (Lockport, IL), 121 E 8th St, Lockport, IL 60441-3080, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Aprons Away: Women's Work on Route 66 with Cheryl Eichar Jett being held?
  - **A:** Aprons Away: Women's Work on Route 66 with Cheryl Eichar Jett takes place on Wed, 17 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Wed, 17 Jun, 2026 at 08:30 pm at White Oak Library District (Lockport, IL), 121 E 8th St, Lockport, IL 60441-3080, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Aprons Away: Women's Work on Route 66 with Cheryl Eichar Jett?
  - **A:** Aprons Away: Women's Work on Route 66 with Cheryl Eichar Jett is organized by White Oak Library District.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Aprons Away: Women's Work on Route 66 with Cheryl Eichar Jett is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Lockport, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Aprons Away: Women's Work on Route 66 with Cheryl Eichar Jett sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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