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    Vashon Heritage Museum > Events > Land Trust Building > Vashon’s Soapbox Derby

Vashon’s Soapbox Derby

July 14, 7:00 pm, Free
Vashon-Maury Land Trust Building AND Online via Zoom

Join Bettie Edwards and a panel to hear about the exciting days when Vashon Soapbox Derby racers were one of the the highlights of the summer. During the 1970s and 1980s young islanders would work diligently to build a winning soapbox derby racer and then compete year after year in pursuit of the trophy. Bettie Edwards and a group of dedicated parents kept this island tradition alive for a generation of islander youth. Soapbox Derby races have been an annual American tradition since 1933.

Speaker Bio

Bettie Edwards is a former business owner of landmark gift store The Little House. Bettie moved to the island in 1972 and has dedicated much of her time as a two-term Vashon Community Care board member. In 2017, she ran as Unofficial Mayor of Vashon and raised thousands of dollars to benefit VCC.

A suggested donation of $10 or more will support this and future Museum Talks. We appreciate your continued support!