Amelia Earhart's Medford home

Did you know Amelia Earhart lived in Massachusetts? Amelia and her mother lived in her sister Muriel’s 76 Brooks St. home in Medford for several years– her tenancy is commemorated with a plaque on the property. While living here Amelia applied for a scholarship to M.I.T. but gave up her pursuit of a college education when she was rejected. She became a social worker at the Denison House in Boston, a residence that provided assistance to immigrants and those in need. She was named the Denison House delegate to the Conference of the National Federations of Settlements and was regarded by leaders as one of the most promising social workers of her generation. She was occasionally able to combine her two passions– flying and social work– one time making headlines for flying a plane over a benefit being held for the Denison House. During her time in the Boston area she became a member of the Boston chapter of the American Aeronautical Society and was elected as the chapter's vice president. She also maintained a role as a sales representative for Kinner aircraft and spent time writing newspaper columns promoting flying as a means of transportation.