Schedule
2024 Theme "Security and Solace Through Flight"
Friday, September 20:
- You can check in with us at the Cocktail Party.
- 5:00 p.m.- Friday Evening Cocktail Party at the Amelia Earhart Birthplace Museum, 223 North Terrace Street, Atchison KS 66002. Two tickets for the bar are included with each registration.
Saturday, September 21:
- 10:00 a.m. - Induction ceremonies at the Forest.
- Noon - Luncheon with keynote speaker, General (Ret) Glen VanHerck. Luncheon will be at Elizabeth's restaurant 121 North Fifth Street.
- If you are staying the night, the banquet room at Pineview Country Club 5882 Ottawa Road, Atchison, KS 66002, has been reserved. This will be a time to mingle and network. Dinner will be on your own with menu ordering.
- The Amelia Earhart Hanger Museum is open. Muriel, the last remaining Lockheed Electra 10-E is the centerpiece to the museum. This is the same model airplane that Amelia flew on her final, fateful flight around the world. Fees to tour the museum, are $15 adults, $12 over 62 & veterans, 12 & under $8, and 3 & under Free. They have a wonderful gift shop in the lobby for souvenirs. https://ameliaearharthangarmuseum.org/
Help Our Cause
Your support and contributions enable us to meet our goals and improve the conditions of the International Forest of Friendship.
Upcoming Annual Celebration Themes
2024
- September 20 and 21 will honor "Security and Solace through Flight"
2025
- September 19 and 20 will honor "Flying and Forest"
2026
- 50th Anniversary September 18 and 19 will honor "World Friendship through Flight" ( International Year)
2027
- September 17 and 18 will honor "Flying, Forest, and the Future"
