The History Of Flight From Those Who Made It Possible

From the Join Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum: Join Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum and Wave Business on December 9 to hear the stories of people and planes that have contributed to aviation and aerospace history!

The Historical Perspectives Kiosk is an exhibit presenting Museum visitors with video stories from various Oregonians related to aviation, space, military, or an era represented at the Museum.

These varied and unique video interviews are the cornerstone of the Museum's "I Have a Story" program, which documents first-person experiences for historical and educational purposes.

Made with the participation of students from McMinnville High School, video subjects are interviewed, filmed, and the footage edited by students with the assistance of Museum staff in a unique intergenerational exchange.

This family-friendly event begins at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 9, and runs until 4 p.m. Activities include: Historical figures portrayed by actors telling first-person stories (Slated to appear: Amelia Earhart, Wilbur Wright, Apollo 13 astronaut James Lovell & more); personal photo opportunities with these "historical figures;" VIP Access to the SR-71 Blackbird, Lear 25, & F-84 Thunderjet — visitors are invited to get up-close to these planes while they learn about their place in aviation history; Kids Activity Area in the Space Museum — kids tell their story and have it put on display; and wine tasting featuring Spruce Goose Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

"We are excited to present the Historical Perspectives project to the public! Many local students, area residents and Museum staff worked together to produce an exhibit that will continue to generate interesting stories for visitors long into the future, thanks to the generosity of Wave Business," said Museum Special Projects/Business Development Director Mike Videll.

Admission for this event is $18 for adults, $15 for seniors, and $10 for youth 5-16. Children under 5 years of age, Museum Members and Wave Business employees are free. (Admission price does not include movie, as the Museum Theater is closed 12/9/17 for another event)

Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., except Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Call 503-434-4180 or visit here for more information.

Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, is best known as the home of the world's largest wooden aircraft, the Hughes Flying Boat "Spruce Goose." The Museum collection also includes a rare SR-71 "Blackbird," and the Titan II SLV Missile — with its original launch room.

Discover more than 200 historic aircraft, spacecraft, and exhibits on display, along with artwork and traveling exhibits.

The Museum values its educational partnerships, which include the Academy of Model Aeronautics, the NASA Jet Propulsion Lab, the Oregon Space Consortium and the Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program.

The Museum is located at 500 NE Captain Michael King Smith Way, across the highway from the McMinnville Airport and about three miles southeast of McMinnville, Ore., on Highway 18. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram @evergreenmuseum for the latest updates.

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