About the Program:
The Most Unusual Aircraft in History
In this fun program we will examine the worlds most unusual. bizarre, and/or just "plane" (Pun and misspelling intended) weird aircraft. We will explore their development, projected roles, and the stories behind them.
About the Presenter:
Mike Frederiksen graduated from Carleton University (Ottawa, Ontario) with a degree in psychology and history. His love of history developed at a young age under the guidance of his history-minded parents. No family vacation growing up was complete without a visit to a historic site or museum. Mike has a passion for local history, preservation and aviation history.
During his years studying history, Mike has developed a keen attention to and a soft spot for the small details often overlooked. With a dual interest in psychology, Mike relays history not only in terms of dates and places but also in terms of how history impacts those living through it.
Mike previously served as the curator, collections manager, education director and a volunteer for the Poplar Grove Vintage Wings and Wheels Museum for over 10 years. He now serves as Vice President of the Board of Trustees for Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum and Gardens, Board Treasurer of the Rockford Historical Society and on the board of the Poplar Grove Vintage Wings and Wheels museum. Mike also works at the Rockford Public Library. Mike has spoken extensively on aviation history in the northern Illinois region.
Mike is the co-writer for “Images of America: Belvidere and Boone County,” (Arcadia Publishing, 2015). He is currently working on a book on Rockford aviation legend Fred Machesney.
Enjoy a glass of wine while you learn!
General Admission is just $5, Wings & Wheels Museum Members are FREE.
Also check out other Arts events in Poplar Grove, Literary Art events in Poplar Grove.
