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Name: Soaring Against the Odds: African Americans in Aviation History Living History Tour
Start: 2026-02-28T13:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-02-28T13:45:00-05:00

A man with a mustache stands with his hands on his hips near the propeller on a red plane. He wears aviator sunglasses, a leather jacket, leather gloves, a vintage historic flight vest, flight helmet, and goggles on his head.

Soaring Against the Odds: African Americans in Aviation History Living History Tour

Saturday, February 28, 2026
1:00 pm - 1:45 pm

Ticket Price: $Resident: $10/adult, $5 children/students with ID Non-Resident: $13/adult, $7 child/student with ID
Age: Recommended ages 16 & up but all ages welcome

Event Category: Black History, Black History Month, History

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College Park Aviation Museum

301-864-6029 collegeparkaviation@pgparks.com 1985 Corporal Frank Scott Drive
College Park, MD

Add to Calendar Saturday, February 28, 2026 1:00 pm 02/28/2026 1:45 pm America/New_York Soaring Against the Odds: African Americans in Aviation History Living History Tour Discover the magnificent history of African Americans in aviation. Learn about the trials and triumphs of African Americans as they pursued their passion for flight in civilian and military aviation, persevering through the obstacles of racism, institutionalized barriers, and social prejudice.

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Saturday, February 28, 2026

1:00 pm - 1:45 pm

Add to Calendar Saturday, February 28, 2026 1:00 pm America/New_York Soaring Against the Odds: African Americans in Aviation History Living History Tour Discover the magnificent history of African Americans in aviation. Learn about the trials and triumphs of African Americans as they pursued their passion for flight in civilian and military aviation, persevering through the obstacles of racism, institutionalized barriers, and social prejudice. <span class="tribe-address"> </span>

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Discover the magnificent history of African Americans in aviation. Learn about the trials and triumphs of African Americans as they pursued their passion for flight in civilian and military aviation, persevering through the obstacles of racism, institutionalized barriers, and social prejudice. Be inspired by those who pioneered in aviation and opened the doors for so many! Includes museum admission. Advance registration required by February 25.