Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site

Ohanapecosh Campground - Site F009

Before the first African American military pilots became known as the "Red Tails" they wore striped tails as they began their flight training in the Army's PT-17 Stearman bi-plane. Their flying adventure started at Moton Field, in Tuskegee, Alabama, where the Army Air Corps conducted a military test to determine if African Americans could be trained to fly combat aircraft.

The "Duchess Arlene" - flown by Robert Williams, Pilot class

One of the most beloved and recognized airplanes of World War II - North American P-51D Mustang

Training Days at Tuskegee

Take a "Walk Back In Time" in Hangar #1 to see the faces and visit the places where cadets trained as America's first African-American military pilots and support crews.

And There Were Women...

Many are amazed to learn of the vital role women played as part of the Tuskee "Airmen" Experience.

First Flight - Eleanor Roosevelt was the first First Lady to fly with a Negro Pilot.

Visitors are surprised to see the small size of the airplane in which First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt took a flight with Negro Pilot Charles A. Anderson.

History Lives at Moton Field

Come, experience the "power of place" where the Tuskegee Airmen blazed a trail that led to the civil rights movement.of the 1950's and 1960's.

Ohanapecosh Campground - Site F009 Parking Area

Campers are provided with a picnic table and a fire pit.

Ohanapecosh Campground - Site F009

Ohanapecosh Campground - Site F009 Tent Space

A (steep!) trail leads from the back of the campsite to the Ohanapecosh River.

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To reach Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site...

From Atlanta, GA - Take I-85S towards Montgomery, AL for approximately 127 miles to Exit 38. Turn left at the stop sign and travel 1/2 mile and turn left on Chappie James Ave. Follow the signs to the Parking Area on left. Follow the path downhill to the Historic Site.

From Montgomery, AL - Take I-85N towards Atlanta, GA for approximately 36 miles to Exit 38. Turn right at the stop sign and travel 1/2 mile and turn left on Chappie James Ave.

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Tuskegee Airmen NHS Visitor Center Visitor Center

The Hangar #1 Museum houses the Visitor Center and is open Monday-Saturday. Step inside the Orientation Room and be taken back to the 1940s through a re-creation of some of the sights and sounds of Moton Field. A 4-minute video that introduces the visitor to the Tuskegee Airmen. Here visitors can pick up a copy of the Park brochure and other printed materials including a JR. Ranger booklet.

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