The Tuskegee Airmen National Historical Museum is the dream of many individuals to capture the history of the exceptional aviators known as the Tuskegee Airmen – the first all African American fighter pilot squadron.

Sep 23, 2024 · Their flying adventure started at Moton Field, in Tuskegee, Alabama, where the Army Air Corps conducted a military test to determine if African Americans could be trained to fly combat aircraft.

The Tuskegee Airmen were dedicated, determined young men who enlisted to become America’s first black military airmen, at a time when there were many people who thought that black men lacked intelligence, skill, courage, and patriotism.

The museum tells the story of the profound and exceptional contribution of these men who signed up to fight for America bringing the country to victory during World War II despite racial segregation and the debilitating limitations of a racially …

Visitors come from across the world to walk in the footsteps of the famous Tuskegee Airmen, and we assist the NPS with special programs including building international goodwill to all who come to the Tuskegee Airmen Museum.

Jan 24, 2024 · Hangar 1 and Hangar 2 are open Monday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m cst. Outdoor spaces and parking areas remain open. Site grounds are open 8:00 a.m. to …

Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site, at Moton Field in Tuskegee, Alabama, commemorates the contributions of African-American airmen in World War II.

Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site commemorates and interprets the heroic actions of the Tuskegee Airmen from World War II, a story of patriotism in the face of fascism abroad and racism at home.

Mar 9, 2022 · Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site will be CLOSED TODAY, Saturday, February 4, 2023 due to ruptured pipe in the main water line. The Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site has reopened Hangar 1 and Hangar 2 at a reduced capacity. Hours are Wednesday thru Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m cst. Site grounds are open 8 a.m. to sunset daily.

Visitors to the Museum will be able to view model aircraft, equipment, supplies, uniforms, photographs and a continuous video presentation depicting participation of Blacks in aviation during World War II and their achievements following the …