Name: Remembering D-Day
Start: 2024-06-08T17:00:00+00:00
End: 2024-06-09T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum

Description

Commemorate the 80th Anniversary of D-Day on Saturday, June 8th by honoring local Oregonians who served in World War II. Relive history at Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum through a full itinerary of Battle of Normandy education and experiences. Admission includes a screening of the D-Day film, followed by an engaging panel led by our Education Director and featuring the Boeing Senior Historian, WWII Veterans, a C-47 expert, and more.

Drop by the Aviator Café for a discounted bite to eat before soaring to new heights with a WWII-focused tour centralized around our C-47 Skytrain that flew in the Battle of Normandy. This event includes full-day access to both the Aviation and Space Museums.

Date & Time

Sat, Jun 8, 2024 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Venue Details

Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum

500 Northeast Captain Michael King Smith Way
McMinnville, Oregon 97128

Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum

The Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum is on a course to become a world-class aerospace experience center. As an independent 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization, the Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum welcomes our visitors by sharing our exhibits and offerings within three separate buildings: The Aviation Museum, The Giant Screen Theater, and The Space Museum. Together, these three facilities host the memorable experiences that advance our mission to be a force of curiosity and courage for kids of all ages to gain the confidence to take flight. The Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum proudly serves as the home of the iconic Spruce Goose and the second largest cinema screen in Oregon. Make sure to visit the Evergreen Giant Screen Theater during your next visit to the Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum and see what the excitement is all about!

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