History After Hours: Maj. Carpenter & "Rosie the Rocketer"

History After Hours is a Monthly Evening Program for American Heritage Museum Guests and Members to learn more about some of the fascinating stories surrounding the history presented in the museum. History After Hours events are 6:00pm to 8:30pm.

Our May 15, 2025 History After Hours Program features Jim Busha, noted aviation historian and journalist and author of Bazooka Charlie: The Unbelievable Story of Major Charles Carpenter and Rosie the Rocketer. Jim will talk about the amazing story of Major Charles Carpenter as he made headlines during the Second World War when he affixed six bazookas to his tiny Piper L-4 observation plane and began attacking German tanks. What is even more amazing is how effective this unorthodox strategy was! The American Heritage Museum has the original L-4 Grasshopper "Rosie the Rocketer" flown by Carpenter in its collection, so this is a great opportunity to learn more about the man behind the artifact!

Program Admission is $20.00 per person and American Heritage Museum members are free with a promo code. Capacity is limited to 150 seats.