Prairie Flyers: A Century of Aviation in Dewitt County

Prairie Flyers: A Century of Aviation in Dewitt County

This limited-time exhibit features the history of aviation in DeWitt County as it spans a century – from the early pioneers of aviation to barnstormers, test pilots, military airmen, commercial pilots, NASA scientists, and more, to present day. The exhibit will run May 28 – July 3 at the C.H. Moore Homestead & DeWitt County Museum carriage barn located at 219 E. Woodlawn in Clinton, Illinois. Museum and exhibit hours are Tuesday – Saturday 10am-5pm and 1pm-5pm Sundays. Admission $10 for adults, $5 ages 11 and under. Exhibit catalog also available for $10.

Tours begin upon your arrival. Reservations are requested (but not required) for large group tours. To reserve a large group date and time, please call the museum at 217-935-6066.

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