The cover for "The Woman Behind the Wheel," and portrait of the author

"Women Behind the Wheel" Book Talk with Nancy Nichols

Thursday, March 27
5:30 – 6:30 PM

Ticket Details

Free with General Admission

Residents of Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties receive free general museum admission

sign language icon American Sign Language (ASL) Available
Location

Lecture Hall

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In celebration of Women’s History Month, author Nancy Nichols discusses her new book, Women Behind the Wheel: An Unexpected and Personal History of the Car. The automobile had an outsized impact on American culture and industry. Nichols will explore how car design is uniquely gendered, and the distinct role it has played in defining modern womanhood. 

Books will be available for purchase and a book signing will follow the lecture.

Presented with live American Sign Language interpretation

 

This event is sponsored by the Friends of Modern and Contemporary Art. A private reception for FMCA members will follow the lecture. Become an FMCA member to access special members-only experiences.

 

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Tri-County Residents get in free with ID

"Women Behind the Wheel" Book Talk with Nancy Nichols

Thursday, March 27
5:30 – 6:30 PM

Ticket Details

Free with General Admission
Buy General Admission Tickets
Tri-County Residents get in free with ID
sign language icon American Sign Language (ASL) Available
Location

Lecture Hall

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