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Black Wings American Dreams of Flight: Family Day
In honor of Black History Month, join the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum and the Space Foundation Discovery Center for a FREE celebration of African American’s amazing achievements in aviation history.
In honor of Black History Month, join the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum and the Space Foundation Discovery Center for a FREE celebration of African American’s amazing achievements in aviation history at the Hillside Community Center.
The Black Wings Family Day features family-friendly STEM activities, food trucks, and a historical performance by Gigi Coleman, the great niece of Bessie Coleman, the first female African American pilot.
ABOUT GIGI COLEMAN
Gigi’s late grandmother was Bessie ... view more »
ADMISSION INFO
Admission is free but pre-registration is required.
Phone: (719) 385-5990
Email: cosmuseum@coloradosprings.gov
Website: https://www.cspm.org/blackwings/
INDIVIDUAL DATES & TIMES*
Additional time info:
Event Schedule
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.: Family-Friendly STEM Activities presented by the Space Foundation Discovery Center; Food Trucks
1:00 – 2:00 p.m.: The Life of Bessie Coleman: First African-American Female Aviator - Historical Reenactment of the life of the world’s first African-American female to become a licensed pilot in the 1920’s, presented by Gigi Coleman
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.: Family-Friendly STEM Activities presented by the Space Foundation Discovery Center; Food Trucks
LOCATION
925 South Institute Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80903