Clara Bow: Spotlighting the film star and her iconic car.
Who is Clara Bow? Learn the story of the woman largely regarded as the figurehead of flapper culture. Clara bow was a silent movie turned “talkie” actress who shocked the world with her unconventional background and larger than life on-screen persona.
Through this third installment of Owls Head Transportation Museum’s “What Drives Us” spring education series you will hear the story of film star Clara Bow and see her one-of-a-kind 1929 Rolls-Royce Phantom Derby Tourer which is part of OHTM’s collection! The event will include screening of two of Bow’s films, as well as a lecture by Education Director Megan Galinsky on the actress and her rare vehicle.
This car was built specifically for Clara Bow as an engagement gift because she ‘couldn’t get a car that would go fast enough!’ Spend the day watching her movies, hearing her story and seeing the Rolls-Royce engagement gift that left her speechless. Painted a creamy white with red spoked wheels and red interior, the vehicle is a veritable ‘rolling Valentine,’ complete with a custom bar in the rear seat!
Interest in Clara Bow’s career has experienced a renewed interest among younger audiences recently, as “Clara Bow” is the title song from Taylor Swift’s latest album.
This three-pronged event will also include an “open hood” perspective of all the cars and aircraft in the museum’s collection! Museum staff and volunteers will be on hand to give visitors an up-close look and provide history of these special artifacts. Throughout the day young learners will have the opportunity to participate in STEM-based education activities.
Schedule:
All Day: Open hood perspective of all vehicles in the museum’s collection
All Day: Family STEM Center with education floor programming
11:30 am: Screening of “The Plastic Age (1925)”
1:00 pm: Lecture | The Woman, the car (Bow’s Rolls-Royce), the story of it al!
2:30 pm: Screening of “It” (1927) The film that made Clara Bow Hollywood’s “It Girl”
Featured Ground Vehicles:
1904 Mercedes Simplex
1929 Rolls Royce Derby Tourer ” Clara Bow”
1933 Packard V12 Convertible Sedan
1941 Lincoln Continental Cabriolet
Featured Aircraft:
1917 Gnome Rotary Engine
1913 Etrich Taube replica
ADMISSION TICKETS
- OHTM Members – Free
- General (adults 18+) – $15
- Seniors (65+) – $12
- Kids (10 and under) – Free
- Youth (11—17) – $5
- US Active Military Members, Military Dependents and Veterans – Free*
- Museums for All – $3* Up to 4 admissions with SNAP EBT/WIC card & photo ID
- Groups (of 15+) – $10 Groups must be scheduled in advance. Guides can be arranged for $50.
*All active US service members and veterans: are welcome free of charge upon showing their Geneva Conventions Common Access Card (CAC), or another form of identification verifying your military service. Free admission also applies to spouses and/or other documented dependents.
*Museums for ALL: Reduced affordable admission program that provides up to 4 admissions if you have an EBT/WIC card, simply show it with a valid photo ID when you arrive.
