Events

While the 1930s in the United States was a decade shaped by economic depression, it was also a time of opportunity and innovation, especially in the world of aviation. Known as Oregon’s “golden age of aviation,” technological advancements led to the creation of faster, more efficient, and affordable aircraft, testing the limits of what was possible. New career opportunities emerged for men and women as flight schools sprang up in the region and commercial passenger service lifted off.

Amidst much national uncertainty, the wonder of flight brought hope and promise, connecting communities quite literally through the building of new small airports and the popularity and excitement of airshows. In She Flies with Her Own Wings: Oregon’s Golden Age of Aviation, discover the faces and places that shaped this transformative decade in flight.

For promotional information, please visit: https://www.ohs.org/museum/exhibits/she-flies-with-her-own-wings.cfm

News Releases:

Videos

https://youtu.be/Lwoh9fXw6bU?si=brRal1DveE1Alibn

https://youtu.be/c7txBF2UEdM?si=J_iNoxEfgwhpKgqs

Articles

https://www.sweethomenews.com/oregons-plane-history-display-in-portland-has-local-ties/

Film Showing, Panel Discussion     

A panel discussion with Eileen A. Bjorkman, David-Paul Hedberg, Dana McCullough, and Richard “Dick” VanGrunsven

6:30PM – 8PM
Oregon Historical Society
1200 SW Park Ave
Portland, Oregon 97205

Admission $5, children under 13 years of age are free

Vintage aircraft, autos and motorcycles

10:00am-4:00pm

Home Skillet food truck

Raffle prizes

For free registration, please contact us at: oregonaviation.org@gmail.com

The fly-in will now be open to all vintage aircraft, not just Stearman.  The event is free.

10:00am-4:00pm

Home Skillet food truck

Axe & Fiddle, 657 E Main Street, Cottage Grove, OR 97424

5:00-7:00pm

Special presentation on Oregon aviation history

Aviation trivia

Raffle

Axe & Fiddle, 657 E Main Street, Cottage Grove, OR 97424

5:00-7:00pm

Special presentation on Oregon aviation history

Aviation trivia

Raffle