COLLEGE PARK
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HOURS 10 am – 5 pm daily Closed: New Year’s Day, Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day GENERAL ADMISSION — $5 / adults
— $4/Seniors (60 & over)
— $2 / child (2–17)
— FREE / 1 & under
Members of the Field of Firsts Foundation receive FREE admission. Learn more about membership at www.FieldofFirsts.com
School & Group Tours at the Museum or Let Us Bring the Museum to You! The College Park Aviation Museum offers a variety of tours for groups — whether you are looking to book a school field trip or an outing for a Senior Center or a Youth Group — we have something to offer. Our educational tours utilize our permanent exhibits as well as hands-on activities and interactives to excite participants about the history and science of flight. For school groups, tours are designed to address gradeappropriate Common Core and Maryland educational standards and can be modified to accommodate a wide range of learning abilities. Call the museum for pricing for school and adult groups or visit www.CollegeParkAviationMuseum.com. The Museum also offers a wide range of outreach activities and lectures that we can travel to your location. For more information, contact Amanda Elliott, Education & Interpretation Manager, at 301-864-5312 or email her at Amanda.Elliott@PGParks.com.
Meet Our Volunteers
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f you have attended a program at the museum, you have probably seen Michael G. Stewart behind a camera taking photos. Whether in the sky, studio, on
stage or on location, for more than 40 years Michael has been a recognized master of his craft. He spent 28 years as an aerial and architectural photographer in his hometown of Washington, D.C., and several years as a photographer for The Hirshhorn Museum. His award-winning photos have appeared in a diverse set of publications from The Washington Post to Guitar Aficionado. In addition, his images of musicians and performing artists have appeared on more than 300 CD and album covers. For seven years, Michael was a judge on the packaging and design committee for the Grammy awards. He is also the illustrator of six books and is looking forward to his images being featured in a new biograghy of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Michael enjoys aviation, vintage cars and motorcycles, collecting guitars, traveling with his lovely wife Julie, creating art and sorely misses his days in the air.
events by date SEPTEMBER 1 Afternoon Aviators 3 Labor Day–Museum Closed 12 Brown Bag Lunch 15 Engineering 101 19 The Windsock Arms Happy Hour 22 Museum Day OCTOBER 6 College Park Day 10 Brown Bag Lunch 13 Girls in Aviation Day 17 The Windsock Arms Happy Hour 20 Engineering 101 21 Scout Day 26 Legends by Lantern
NOVEMBER 3 Afternoon Aviators 8 Aviation "Field" Day 13 Home-School Day 14 Brown Bag Lunch 17 Engineering 101 21 The Windsock Arms Happy Hour 22 Thanksgiving–Museum Closed 23 Museum Open DECEMBER 1 Santa Fly-In 12 Brown Bag Lunch 19 The Windsock Arms Happy Hour 15-22 Holiday Trains & Planes 25 Christmas–Museum Closed
CALENDAR OF EVENTS JULY-SEPTEMBER 2016
COLLEGE PARK
AV I AT I O N MU SEUM
Afternoon Aviators 1st Saturday of the month, 3–4 pm $5 includes museum admission and supplies Join us the first Saturday of every month as we explore a different aviation-themed topic through STEAM-based, hands on activities. This is a drop-in program, fun for children ages 6 & up! September 1 – Windsocks October 6 – College Park Day November 3 – Airmail Scavenger Hunt December 1 – Santa Fly-In
Wright B Simulator Weekends 11–11:30 am, 1–1:30 pm, and 3–3:30 pm* Included with museum admission What does it take to fly a Wright Model B Aeroplane? Museum Staff will guide you through takeoff and have you cruising in no time on our simulator. *Times subject to change due to other programming and staff availability.
Cub Corner 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month, 10:30 am Included with museum admission Come to the Cub Corner story time for pre-school fun! Ideal for little learners up to five years old, enjoy a flightthemed story and hands-on craft activity. For groups larger than 10, please call the museum to make a private group reservation.
Brown Bag Lunches 2nd Wednesday of the month, 12 noon Bring your lunch and join us for a different topic and discussion each month. Lectures are presented by museum staff or invited guest speakers and last approximately 25 minutes.
The Windsock Arms Happy Hour Drinks & Activities 3rd Wednesday of the month, 5:30–7:30 pm $12 in advance, $15 at the door, includes food & 1 drink ticket Every month features a different theme and activity. Enjoy after-hours access to the exhibits, socialize with friends, and snack on appetizers. 1 drink ticket included, purchase additional tickets for $4. Reserve early! This event is for ages 21 & over only. September 19 – Craft Beer Night October 17 – Blues, Boos & Booze with the College Park Blues Festival November 21 – Printmaking with Pyramid Atlantic December 19 – Holiday Trains & Shop
Engineering 101 3rd Saturday of the month, 2:30 –4 pm $5 includes museum admission and supplies Engineers are people who design and build things to solve specific problems. Learn the basics of engineering through an interactive, hands-on design challenge by creating your own design from drawing to prototype. September 15 – FPG 9s October 20 – Build a Wing November 17 – Hydraulics December 15 – Airfoils
College Park Day Saturday, October 6, 12 noon–6 pm, FREE Don’t miss the static display of helicopters that will be flying in today! Meet the crews and learn about their missions during this festival celebrating all the city of College Park offers. The event also features live music, food trucks, family friendly games & entertainment, and more! Admission to the museum is free.
Girls in Aviation Day Saturday, October 13, 9 am–12 noon FREE, Advance registration required Girls ages 8-16 are invited to explore opportunities for work and play in aviation and aerospace! Connect with other women and who are excited about aviation and have some high flying fun.
Legends by Lantern Friday, October 26, 7 pm, 7:30 pm, 8 pm, 8:30 pm $10 includes 1 drink ticket
Courtesy Michael G. Stewart
What happened to the College Park Postmistress? See the airfield by lamplight while hearing tales of air mail. Warm up after your adventure with fall cider and share some ghost stories of your own.
Scout Day Sunday, October 21, 12 noon–4 pm $5 per participant, $10 for badge certification Advance registration required for badge certification Earn your Aviation Merit Badge at this STEAM-based learning event. Design and create your own FPG-9 glider, meet aerobatic pilot Doug Byrd and put your pilot skills to the test on a simulator, meet the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Aviation Unit, and more!
Aviation “Field” Day Thursday, November 8, 6–8 pm, FREE Join fellow aviation enthusiasts and professionals from the field to discover what it takes to propel yourself into an aviation career. Light refreshments will be served.
Home-School Day Tuesday, November 13, 1–4 pm $5 includes museum admission
Courtesy Michael G. Stewart
Join us for an afternoon of hands on activities, demonstrations, interactive tours, and more!
Santa Fly-In Saturday, December 1 12 noon–4 pm $5 includes museum admission Watch Santa fly into historic College Park Airport with some help from the Prince George’s County Police Aviation Unit! Make holiday arts and crafts before having your picture taken with Santa.
Holiday Trains & Planes Saturday, December 15–Saturday, December 22 Included with museum admission Miniature trains, villages, tunnels, and depots spark the imagination as they bring history to life. The National Capital Trackers bring a fascinating, constantly moving, holiday-themed display of model railroads to the museum. Trains will stop running at 4 pm on December 22.
On the Cover A helicopter sits at College Park Airport. The airport’s proximity to downtown Washington, D.C. and the metro makes it an ideal location for pilots and passengers looking to spend a day in the city.
Courtesy Michael G. Stewart
EXHIBITS The “Jenny” Airmail Stamps Through December 20 The first U.S. airmail stamps featured a Curtiss JN-4 “Jenny” like the aircraft on display. Learn the story of airmail through the stamps, cancellations used, and unusual items that flew.
Delivering America: Airmail to E-mail 100 years ago, the first airmail flight left College Park headed for New York, sparking innovations that revolutionized communication. Airmail improved aerial navigation, airplane efficiency and speed, airport design, and spawned the commercial aviation industry. Discover the rigors of being the first employees striving to deliver the mail on time and learn how Airmail united the country.
ONGOING EXH I B I TS GAMERA: A Monstrous Achievement ANOTHER FIELD OF FIRSTS: African American Aviators of Prince George’s County OVER HERE & OVER THERE: College Park during World War I THE PLANE OF TOMORROW, TODAY!
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