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Get InspiredNorth AmericaUnited StatesAlabamaTuskegeeTuskegee Airmen National Historic Site

Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site

US
National Historic Site·Reflective, Educational, Historic, Quiet
One of the most beloved and recognized airplanes of World War II - North American P-51D Mustang
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Take a "Walk Back In Time" in Hangar #1 to see the faces and visit the places where cadets trained as America's first African-American military pilots and support crews.
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Many are amazed to learn of the vital role women played as part of the Tuskee "Airmen" Experience.
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Visitors are surprised to see the small size of the airplane in which First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt took a flight with Negro Pilot Charles A. Anderson.
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Come, experience the "power of place" where the Tuskegee Airmen blazed a trail that led to the civil rights movement.of the 1950's and 1960's.
Photo by from Nps
One of the most beloved and recognized airplanes of World War II - North American P-51D Mustang
Photo by from Nps
Take a "Walk Back In Time" in Hangar #1 to see the faces and visit the places where cadets trained as America's first African-American military pilots and support crews.
Photo by from Nps
Many are amazed to learn of the vital role women played as part of the Tuskee "Airmen" Experience.
Photo by from Nps
Visitors are surprised to see the small size of the airplane in which First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt took a flight with Negro Pilot Charles A. Anderson.
Photo by from Nps
Come, experience the "power of place" where the Tuskegee Airmen blazed a trail that led to the civil rights movement.of the 1950's and 1960's.
Photo by from Nps

The Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site preserves the profound history of the first African American military pilots in the U.S. Army Air Corps. Located at the original Moton Field in Tuskegee, Alabama, the site offers visitors a chance to walk through the hangars where the legendary 'Red Tails' began their journey. Through detailed exhibits and restored aircraft, including the PT-17 Stearman, the site illustrates the transition from training to combat. It serves as both an aviation museum and a monument to the civil rights movement, highlighting the courage of those who broke racial barriers during World War II. Visitors can explore the grounds where pioneering flight tests took place and gain a deeper understanding of a pivotal chapter in American military history.

The Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site preserves the profound history of the first African American military pilots in the U.S. Army Air Corps. Located at the original Moton Field in Tuskegee, Alabama, the site offers visitors a chance to walk through the hangars where the legendary 'Red Tails' began their journey. Through detailed exhibits and restored aircraft, including the PT-17 Stearman, the site illustrates the transition from training to combat. It serves as both an aviation museum and a monument to the civil rights movement, highlighting the courage of those who broke racial barriers during World War II. Visitors can explore the grounds where pioneering flight tests took place and gain a deeper understanding of a pivotal chapter in American military history.

Address
1616 Chappie James Ave.
Websitenps.gov
Phone(334) 727-1247

Highlights

  • Original Moton Field hangars

  • Restored PT-17 Stearman aircraft

  • Exhibits on the civil rights movement

  • Pioneering flight training grounds

Best For

History enthusiasts and those interested in the legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen.

Currency

USD $

Average Cost

$50-$100 p/day

Time of Day

Lunch

Languages Spoken

English

Occasion Tags

Educational, History Buffs

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Location

Tuskegee, Alabama, United States
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