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Exploring Amelia Earhart’s Trip to Boston in 1928 Through Photos

Take a look back in time to 1928 when adventurous Amelia Earhart made a trip to Boston. Explore her journey with photos from the Boston Public Library.
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Everyone knows that Amelia Earhart disappeared somewhere over the Pacific on June 2nd, 1937. The photos below are from Earhart’s trip to Boston in 1928. She was originally from that area, being from Medford, Massachusetts.

Amelia Earhart arrives at East Boston Airport in Ford Trimotor

Amelia Earhart

Friendship fliers leaving Boston. From East Boston Airport.

Friendship fliers leaving Boston. From East Boston Airport. (1928)

Friendship fliers at Parkman Bandstand (incl. Amelia Earhart)

Amelia Earhart in old plane

Source: Boston Public Library

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