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Black Wings - Smithsonian Exhibit

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Presented by the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum and the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES), “Black Wings: American Dreams of Flight” will be at the Future of Flight Aviation Center, Mukilteo, WA, April 3 through June 14, 2015. This exciting and vibrant exhibition examines the contributions of some of the most important African American aviators from the past and present who helped make the dream of careers in flight and space exploration possible. The exhibition was made possible by the generous support of the MetLife Foundation. The local presentation is supported by Snohomish County Airport.

Divided into six sections, “Black Wings” chronicles the evolution of aviation through the stories of African Americans who dreamed of flight, left their mark and helped pave the way for those who would follow. Two of the many figures presented in this exhibition are Bessie Coleman, the first African American woman to obtain her pilot's license, and aviator William J. Powell who led an ambitious program to promote aviation in the African American community.

Other aviators whose contributions are explored include the Tuskegee Airmen - the first military division of African American pilots who fought in World War II- and Mae Jemison, the first African American woman to fly in space.

Event Details

  • When

    No upcoming dates scheduled
  • Price

    Included with gallery admission ($5-$10; ages 5 and under free). Boeing Tour additional
  • Recommended Ages

    All ages
  • Venue

    Future of Flight Aviation Center

    8415 Paine Field Blvd
    Mukilteo, WA 98275-3239
    United States