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Parachute Museum to Display at Wapakoneta Event

Sat. July 16 & Sun. July 17, 2022 • 10 am to 5 pm at Armstrong Air & Space Museum

The Armstrong Air & Space Museum celebrates its 50th Anniversary

in conjunction with the Wapakoneta Summer Moon Festival community event.


The Aviation Trail Parachute Museum will be one of the featured attractions on the weekend of the event.



Among the features that will be presented at the Parachute Museum booth:


• Presentations on parachute history

• Try on a parachute

• Demonstrations of parachute aerodynamics

• Learn about the Caterpillar Club

• Demonstrations on different types of parachutes

• Learn about air resistance and freefall

and more



The Wapakoneta Summer Moon Festival community event is being held from July 12 through 17 in the hometown of Neil Armstrong. For more on the event, and more activities, CLICK HERE.


Learn more about the Parachute Museum at


 

The Armstrong Air & Space Museum is Site #12 on the Aviation Trail

The Aviation Trail Parachute Museum is Site #1b on the Aviation Trail


















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Location

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park 

16 S. Williams St., Dayton, OH 45402

Visitor Center:

For details and seasonal date schedules see https://www.nps.gov/daav/planyourvisit/hours.htm

or please call (937) 225-7705 for the current park schedule.

Parking:

From W. Third St., turn south on Williams St and then turn left on Fourth St. Go 1/2 block and turn left into the Visitor Center parking area.

CLICK HERE for a parking map.

See the Visitor Center page for details on hours and for a map.

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