Night in the 40's Big Band Dance and WWII Musical Show

Our annual Night in the 40's Big Band Dance and WWII Musical Show is held the third weekend in March, and invites everyone to come out and take part in a nostalgic engagement for all ages.

Guests are encouraged to attend dressed in 40's attire, and prices are handed out for best outfits. Photo opportunities in front of our B-17G "Sentimental Journey" are available, as well as dancing, great food, and drinks. Please visit our site www.bigbanddance.com for all the details!

Southwest Military Transportation Show - March 28-29th

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Either the last weekend in March or the first weekend in April each year we proudly present the Southwest Military Transportation Show with the Arizona Historical Military Transport Association. Activities include military vehicle show, static aircraft display, swap meet, food, collectibles, parts, vendors, vehicle static display and judging. Please visit the AHMTA home page for details.

New Exhibit Opens: Honoring the Fallen

These overseas WWI and WWII cemeteries are the final resting place of men and women who never made it home. Their remains rest beneath foreign soil their grave markers a symbolic sentinel reminding all of the freedom their sacrifices made possible. Nearly 125,000 American war dead rest in 24 overseas military cemeteries. And more than 94,000 others are memorialized on tablets of the missing, and memorial monuments and markers throughout the world. Commemorating the service, sacrifice, and achievements of veterans who’ve served in foreign lands is the responsibility of the American Battle Monuments Commission. Established by Congress in 1923, the agency is the guardian of America’s overseas commemorative cemeteries and memorials.

Tuskegee Airmen

On Saturday, February 9, 2008 opened a new exhibit titled “Triumph Over Adversity.” It is dedicated to the Black pioneers of aviation and to the officers and enlisted personnel of the Tuskegee Airmen who served during WWII. This is in recognition of the positive experience, the outstanding record of accomplishment and the superb behavior of all black airmen, especially those of the 99th Fighter Squadron, the 322nd Fighter Group and the 477th Bombardment Group (collectively known as the Tuskegee Airmen) who were important factors in the initiation of social change to achieve racial equality in America. The keynote speaker for the event was Dr. Thurston Gaines, an original Tuskegee Airmen and a resident of Glendale, Arizona. Also present as special guests will be members of the Archer-Ragsdale Arizona Chapter of the Tuskegee Airmen, Inc.Photos of the exhibit and dedication

Chow Hound Exhibit

November 11, 2007, Veterans Day exhibit dedicated to the B-17 Flying Fortress “Chow Hound” that was lost in action during WWII.

The exhibit contains one of the props and section of the wing panel, a model of “Chow Hound,” a full sized tail of the bomber, and photos and posters honoring the crew members that were recovered in 2004 and history of the 91st Bomb Group.
Press Release story of Chow Hound and recovery
Photos of the exhibit and dedication

Docent Tours (Scouts, School Field Trips, Large Groups)

The Museum provides Docent guided tours for groups of eight or more adults and more at a discounted price. The Museum also provides tours for school children (ages eight and older) and organized youth groups. Children who are part of these groups are admitted free of charge. The Museum does require one chaperone per each 8 children. Chaperones are admitted at a discounted price. To reserve a tour date and time, please call the docent office at 480-268-2153 and provide the name of the organization, point of contact name, contact information, number expected in the party, and desired date and time. One of our docents will return your call. To check current rates contact the docent office or the Museum Gift Shop at 480-924-1940.

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