American Airlines C.R. Smith Museum Celebrates Black History Month

In recognition of Black History Month, the American Airlines C.R. Smith Museum is presenting a photographic exhibit that focuses on African-American cockpit and cabin crews who worked for American Airlines, as well as celebrities who flew as passengers. The exhibit will be on display throughout February.

The exhibit showcases pioneers such as Dave Harris, the first black pilot to fly for a major airline, and Joan Dorsey, the first black flight attendant to be hired by a major airline, as well as photos of Sammy Davis, Jackie Robinson and Eartha Kitt stepping off American’s planes.

Double-Header Movie Saturdays: The American Airlines C.R. Smith Museum is also launching Double-Header Movie Saturdays. On Feb. 21 and 28, two videos about the Tuskegee Airmen will be shown in the museum’s main theater. At 1:30 p.m. the HBO Pictures and Price Entertainment Production of The Tuskegee Airmen, starring Laurence Fishburne, Cuba Gooding, Jr., and Malcolm Jamal Warner, will play (PG-13, 106 minutes). At 4 p.m., Nightfighters, the True Story of the 332nd Fighter Group will be shown.

Admission: Non-member and non-employee admission fees are $4 for adults and $2 for seniors, students, and children. Museum members and employees of AMR Corporation are admitted to the museum for free. The photographic exhibit and presentations shown during Double-Header Movie Saturdays are included at no additional cost with admission.

Hours: The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

For More Information:

• visit www.crsmithmuseum.org