EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES

2008 Eagle Aviation Camp

The dates are set:
June 16-20 and July 14-18 for 5th - 6th graders
June 23-27 and July 21-25 for 7th - 8th graders

Camps will run Monday through Friday from 8 a.m until noon
Cost: $150 members/ $200 nonmembers

PRINTABLE BROCHURE [PDF]

REGISTRATION PACKET

E-mail BobbyeJo Coke at BobbyeJo.Coke@aa.com for more information.

Eagle Aviation Academy seeks to educate and inspire an awareness about the role of aviation in history, and designed encourage youngsters to explore aviation careers through a greater awareness of this fascinatingly diverse field and to learn about the concepts of flight. This aviation experience will include instruction by pilots, mechanics, flight attendants, volunteers and professional staff who are in the aviation field. Register your student today.

All Students are welcomed!

Self-Guided Tours
The American Airlines C.R. Smith Museum is designed for fun and easy self-guided exploration. Visitors will enjoy the museum's 1,000-plus item collection, which invites exploring not only the history of commercial aviation, but also such things as careers in aviation and the principles of flight.

Self-guided tours are available to visitors of all ages. We prefer that tour groups give us at least two weeks' notice prior to their visit, and sooner if possible.

For more information or to arrange a group reservation for a self-guided tour call 817-967-5904 or e-mail info.crsmithmuseum@aa.com. Please include your name, name of group, the number of persons, ages, and the day and time you're interested in visiting the museum. Your request will be answered as quickly as possible.

Scavenger Hunt
The scavenger hunt takes you on a search for history. To make it a little easier to successfully accomplish, be sure to pick up a Museum Map & Guide Brochure before heading out on your journey. Start here

Pioneers of Perserverance and Strength

joan dave

Joan Dorsey and Capt. Dave Harris have come to occupy a
distinctive place in the history of commercial aviation in the
United States. They are the first African-Americans to fly as
a pilot and stewardess for American Airlines.

Read the full story [PDF]
MISSION STATEMENT
The American Airlines C.R. Smith Museum preserves the history of American Airlines and interprets the air transportation industry.  Through its activities, the museum serves active and retired and interested members of the general public.  Because of the museum’s commitment to education, its exhibits stress hands-on learning through hands-on displays.  The museum collects artifacts and archival materials that are suitable for its educational and exhibit programs.