Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site - Historic Site Grand Opening Oct 10 to 12 (U.S. National Park Service)

Schedule of events

Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site
Grand Opening Celebration

Friday, October 10

9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. –– “Sentinels in the Sky “Art Exhibit at Tuskegee Human and Civil Rights Multicultural Center

11:00 a.m. – Static Aircraft Display at Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site

1:30 p.m. – Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site

2:40 p.m. - Dedication to Airmen Memorial Highway (Exit 42 to Exit 32)

2:30-4:30 p.m. – Public Guided Tours of Hangar 1 at Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site

5:30-7:00 p.m. – Lonely Eagles Theatrical Production “Tuskegee Airmen meet Josephine Baker”, Tuskegee Municipal Center

6:00-10:00 p.m. – “Tuskegee Under the Stars” Celebration at Downtown Square featuring the “Ladies Must Swing” jazz band

Saturday, October 11

7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Black Pilots of America youth plane rides at Moton Field

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Static Aircraft Display, Historic Site Tours, and Panel Discussions at Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site

1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Movie Premiere "In Their Own Words: The Tuskegee Airmen" (by Bryton Entertainment) Kellogg Conference Center Theater

9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. – “Sentinels in the Sky “Art Exhibit at Tuskegee Human and Civil Rights Multicultural Center

6:00-10:00 p.m. – “Honoring Tuskegee Airmen” evening gala sponsored by the Friends of Tuskegee Airmen NHS featuring Lionel Richie at the Renaissance Spa and Conference Hotel, Montgomery, AL (ticketed event)

Sunday, October 12

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Static Aircraft Display, Historic Site Tours, and Panel Discussions at Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site

9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. – “Sentinels in the Sky” Art Exhibit at Tuskegee Human and Civil Rights Multicultural Center – 104 S. Elm Street

9:30 a.m. – “Tuskegee University Day” – Special Convocation Chapel Service at Tuskegee University Chapel. Brunch immediately following the service (invitation only).

1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Movie Premiere "In Their Own Words: The Tuskegee Airmen" (by Bryton Entertainment) Kellogg Conference Center Theater