Yesterday we hosted staff from three other aviation museums for brainstorming sessions. It is always a wonderful experience to share resources and ideas. In the small world of aviation museums, collaboration is so much more important than competition. Each one of these individuals and organizations are putting so much heartfelt time and energy into preserving history. Thank you to our friends from Naval Air Station Ottumwa, Poplar Grove Wings and Wheels Museum, and the Aviation Heritage Center of Wisconsin.

Next time you’re in a new place, look up and visit the small local museums. Support local history!