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LSFM Celebrates the Achievements of African Americans in Aviation


*The event has already taken place on this date: Sat, 02/18/2023
Throughout February, LSFM Celebrates the Achievements of African Americans in Aviation The following programing and events are included in your general admission and FREE for museum members! Become a member today!

Please help us keep this calendar up to date! If this activity is sold out, canceled, or otherwise needs alteration, email mindy@kidsoutandabout.com so we can update it immediately. If you have a question about the activity itself, please contact the organization administrator listed below.

BLACK HISTORY MONTH SPECIAL PROGRAMMING

  • The Life of Bessie Colemen
    Sat., Feb. 4 at 11:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.

    Learn about Texas Aviation Hall of Fame member and first African-American female to receive a pilots license.
  • Jesse Brown – WWII Corsair Pilot and Hero
    Sat., Feb. 11 at 11:30 a.m. & 2 p.m.

    The first African American aviator to complete the U.S. Navy’s basic flight training program and was a recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross. LSFM Corsair cockpit will also be open from 10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. for guests to see inside.
  • Tuskegee Airmen Hangar Talk with WWII Veteran, Bob Wehnert
    Sat., Feb. 18 at 11:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.

    Learn more about the almost 1,000 African American pilots who gained the right to fly military aircraft during WWII.

*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.

Location:

11551 Aerospace Ave.
Houston, TX, 77034
United States

Phone:

409-740-7722
Contact name: 
Larry Gregory
The event has already taken place on this date: 
02/18/2023
Time: 
11:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.
Price: 
This event is included in your general admission and FREE for members

Ages

All Ages