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Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site
Things To Do
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- The Hangar #1 Museum is open daily and consists of two main visitor areas: Orientation Room and Museum area. The Orientation room has a 4 minute video that relates the role of Moton Field in the training of the Tuskegee Airmen pilots and the vital role of support personnel. Inside the Museum are exhibits, 2 World War II era training planes, oral history stations, a Link Trainer, parachute folding table, and other exhibit rooms. For groups of 10 or more call 334/724-0922 to make a group reservation.
- A Scenic Overlook - is available for picnicking, relaxing, reflecting, walking, and provides a great view of the Historic Core where original buildings from the 1940's bear witness of times gone by.
- Jr. Ranger booklet and airplane coloring sheets for children of various ages are available--see Ranger on duty for details.
- A small Bookstore and Gift Shop is located in the Orientation Room of Hangar #1.
- Annual Memorial Day weekend Tuskegee Airmen Fly-In sponsored by Negro Airmen International and the City of Tuskegee the Saturday before Memorial Day. The Fly-In is open to the public and features original Tuskegee Airmen of WWII, historic aircraft, military fly-bys, aerobatics, exhibits, vendors, food, and fun, fun, fun. This event is a great kick-off to the summer season.
- Annual Labor Day Fly-In is a new event sponsored by the Black Pilots of America on the Saturday and Sunday preceding Labor Day. This event is open to the public and hosts original WWII Tuskegee Airmen, fly-overs, vintage aircraft, special park programs, military and civilian aircraft displays, food and gift vendors, and great fun. This fly-in marks the unofficial end of the summer season.
- Tuskegee is also home to the Annual George Washington Carver Arts and Crafts Festival held on the Tuskegee City Square in May.
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