Name: Women In Aviation Membership Meeting
Start: 2024-05-13T18:30:00-04:00
End: 2024-05-13T20:00:00-04:00

As we make the last preparations for this weekend's event (September 13–14), we wanted to give you all a little sneak peek at what you can expect to see!These are only a few of the aircraft that will be used in our daily demonstrations. Others include our AT-6 Texan and PT-17 Stearman! These aircraft will be used in flying demonstrations at 1:00 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday.We also have a number of speakers who will be giving presentations throughout each day. We are thrilled to be hosting retired Army Air Force Col. Joe Peterburs—a 100-year-old WWII veteran pilot, who at 19 years old shot down a German Me 262 fighter jet!Over the course of the weekend, there will also be tank riding and driving experiences available for an additional charge.If any of this sounds like it's up your alley, check out our website to learn more:www.americanheritagemuseum.org/event/history-takes-flight-historic-aviation-weekend#AmericanHeritageMuseum #airshow ... See MoreSee Less

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Don't miss the great presentation today 1:00pm to 2:30pm, on ships and ship building during WWII by Doug Most. See: www.americanheritagemuseum.org/event/speaker-series-launching-liberty-by-doug-most/ ... See MoreSee Less

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Today, we remember the 9/11 attacksthat resulted in the deaths of approximately 2,977people. This includes 246 passengers and crewmembers on the four hijacked planes, 2,606 people inthe World Trade Center and surrounding areas, and125 people at the Pentagon. Among the 2,977 victims,412 were first responders—343 firefighters, 72 lawenforcement officers, and 55 military personnel. Thetragic loss of life on that day had profound effects onmany families, communities and the country as awhole.Our hearts go out to all those affected. And to those who risked and lost their lives in the defense of our freedom, we say thank you.#AmericanHeritageMuseum #neverforget ... See MoreSee Less

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Join us at the AHM tomorrow, Friday, September 12th, 1pm to 2:30pm, for an engaging talk by Doug Most titled Launching Liberty. He tells the remarkable story of how FDR partnered with private businessmen to build three thousand vital cargo freighters longer than a football field—ships he affectionately dubbed “Ugly Ducklings.” One ship could feed three million men for a day—an entire fleet could sustain troops for years. ... See MoreSee Less

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It is going to be a great weekend at the American Heritage Museum as we present Historic Aviation Weekend! We have a great lineup of speakers and demonstrations through each day including:9:30am - 10:15amPresentation by author Doug Hall:"Legacy of the Skies – Tribute to a Legendary Aviator"10:30am - 11:30amPresentation by Bob Sheppard"James Sheppard and the Red Tails" about the Tuskegee Airmen12:00pm - 1:00pmPresentation by Ross Sharp"First Contact – RAF Mosquito encounter with a Me262 jet"1:00pm - 2:00pmFlying Demonstrations and Aircraft Presentations:1) Waco UIC2) Tuskegee Airmen PT-17 Stearman3) L-5 Sentinel & Fieseler Fi-156 Storch4) AT-6 Texan2:30pm - 3:30pmPresentation by Col. Joe Peterburs"Against the Odds – P-51 Mustang Ace and how he shot down a German Me262 during WWII"Get tickets today! ... See MoreSee Less

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Women In Aviation Membership Meeting

May 13, 2024 @ 6:30 pm, ending 8:00 pm

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EVENT TICKETS ONLY FOR SATURDAY & SUNDAY - No General Admissions available this weekend during Historic Aviation Weekend special event.