Remembering D-Day

  • June 8, 2024 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

  • Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum

    500 Northeast Captain Michael King Smith Way
    McMinnville, Oregon 97128
Ticket Price $16.88-$27.38 This event is now over
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.

Agenda: 

  • 10 am: D-Day Film Screening (45 minutes)
  • 11 am: Remembering D-Day Panel (1 hour to 1 hour, 15 minutes)
  • 12 pm: Break for lunch
  • WWII Tours:
    • 1 pm, 1:30 pm, 2 pm, 2:30 pm, 3 pm, 3:30 pm
  • 5 pm: Museum Closes
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
Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum

The Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum is a world-class center for aerospace education, exhibits, and experiences. As an independent 501 (c)(3) nonprofit , Evergreen is a "community-first" organization that maintains a high standard of excellence. We provide visitors with rare and unique exhibits from air and space exploration such as the Spruce Goose, the F-117 Nighthawk, and the SR-71.  Our mission: to be a perpetual source of curiosity and courage for kids (and adults) of all ages to gain the confidence to take flight. 


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