Tuskegee Airmen NHS
Time Needed: 1-2 hours
Experience Type: historic landmark, military history
The Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site honors the African-American pilots and crews who trained here during World War II—the first military flight program for Black aviators. Their courage and excellence broke racial barriers and advanced the integration of the U.S. Armed Forces.
MUST-DO CHECKLIST
- Explore the Moton Field Visitor Center – Step inside restored hangars filled with exhibits, photos, and artifacts that tell the story of the Tuskegee Airmen’s remarkable achievements.
- Watch the Park Film – View Tuskegee Airmen: Sacrifice and Triumph, a 28-minute, three-screen film that chronicles the Airmen’s historic World War II journey.
- View WWII-Era Aircraft – See restored planes like the Stearman PT-17 used for training, offering a glimpse into the Airmen’s flight experience.
- Tour Historic Grounds and Buildings – Stroll the training airfield and explore more than 20 interpretive exhibits highlighting key missions, people, and moments in Tuskegee history.
- Become a Junior Ranger – Complete the Junior Ranger Activity Training Manual—updated in 2025—to earn a winged badge by thinking, learning, and leading like a Tuskegee Airman.
Recommended Reading – Get your Junior Rangers ready for their visit with Who Were the Tuskegee Airmen?, an engaging, age-appropriate introduction to these heroic pilots for kids ages 6 to 10.
Photo Credit: Aaliyah Jones/NPS