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A group retracing the route of the first woman to drive cross-country 100 years ago will stop in Reno for events Sunday and Monday.

Cars from the early 1900s will be on display at Baldini’s Casino in Sparks Sunday, and the group will headline Monday night’s opening of a new exhibit on the historic feat at the National Automobile Museum.

KNPB’s Michael Hagerty reports.

 

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Alice's Drive

More information on Reno events associated with Alice's Drive:

• The Reno Centennial Car Show - July 5

• Alice Ramsey in the Driver's Seat - Evening with Emily Anderson - July 6: 

Anderson's adventures during the re-enactment of Ramsey's 1909 transcontinental drive--the first woman to drive across the U.S. Monday, July 6, 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tickets are $20 and available at The National Automobile Museum or by calling 775.333.9300.

 

More information on Alice's Drive:

Alice Ramsey website

Photos from the re-enactment road trip

Alice Ramsey documentary trailer 


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