Wilbur and Orville Wright’s famous flight in 1903 has been recorded in history books as the first airplane flight. But was it truly the first flight?

Dr. Stuart Boekeloo will appear at the North Berrien Historical Museum in Coloma to present “Aviation Firsts of Southwest Michigan.” This presentation will include the compelling story of aviator Augustus Herring, who claimed to have flown years before the Wright brothers at Silver Beach in St. Joseph, Michigan. The program will contain other local stories, such as the first pilot to cross Lake Michigan from St. Joseph, the inception of the air mail system, and more.

Dr. Boekeloo has practiced dentistry in Southwest Michigan for nearly 30 years. Local history is a hobby of his.

No RSVP is required for this free program.