49 Great Oak Road, Oxford, CT 06478
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Monday, Wednesday, Friday, & Saturday: 9am - 4pm
Tuesday & Thursday: 9am - 7pm
Thu, Mar 27
|Oxford
Adeline Gray: Oxford's Most Famous Woman
Join us for a fascinating presentation on the life and legacy of Adeline Gray, an Oxford, CT native and pioneering parachutist.
Time & Location
Mar 27, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Oxford, 49 Great Oak Rd, Oxford, CT 06478, USA
Guests
About the event
Best known for being the first person to test a nylon parachute in 1942, Gray's daring feat revolutionized aviation safety. Learn about her groundbreaking achievements, the impact of her work on parachute technology, and her inspiring story as a fearless woman in a male-dominated field. Dorothy DeBisschop from the Oxford Historical Society will lead this presentation. Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate a local hero and aviation trailblazer!