The Silent Wings Museum Honors Spirit of '45 Day

Grownups and kids alike are invited to be at the Silent Wings Museum on Saturday August 10, 2024 for Spirit of ’45 Day from 10am-5pm. It is a FREE admission all day. Special programs will start from 10:30am to 4pm.

 

Spirit of ’45 Day provides an opportunity for America to honor those who served on the home front during the WWII era. The legacy of the men and women of the World War II generation continues to inspire Americans today with a shared vision of service to community and country.

 

Two very different programs will honor the courage and sacrifice of the World War II generation.

 

Victory Gardens are for Everyone! 

10:30am to 12 noon

A program for all ages. Learn about World War II Victory Gardens. Kids will be invited to create a special pot and take home their very own plant to care for.

 

Adults will learn about home gardening from the City of Lubbock Office of Emergency Management.

 

Grow your own food, it’s a healthy choice!

 

Connecting with Maps: A Personal Connection to the Geography of WWII Glider Operations

1:30pm to 4pm

 

This impactful program is recommended for ages 14 and up. Join us at 1:30pm for a presentation by the City of Lubbock Geographic Information Systems department. Learn about the skills and technology used to produce maps essential to a modern city infrastructure. 

 

From 2:00pm to 4pm dive into Connecting with Maps as we make connections between the geography of World War II glider operations and geographic areas familiar to South Plains residents.

 

Kids are invited to create in the Hangar Gallery while the grownups participate in Connecting With Maps.

 

Spirit of ’45 Day program made possible by a grant from the CH Foundation

 

For more information, please visit our website at www.silentwingsmuseum.com, or call (806) 775-3049.

 

The Silent Wings Museum is located at 6202 N. I-27 in Lubbock’s old airport terminal.