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  • May 2022

  • Thu 12

    Gigi Coleman Presentation Night – Great Niece of Bessie Coleman

    May 12, 2022

    Join us the evening of May 12th at 6:00PM for an exciting and immersive presentation done by Gigi Coleman, the great niece of Bessie Coleman! Straight from her website, "She tours her one woman show and portrays the story of her Great-Aunt Bessie to challenge the minds of the young and old and to encourage […]

  • Sun 22

    The Jenny Takes Flight Day!

    May 22, 2022

    ***CHANGE OF DATE!!!*** Due to Mother Nature and her sometimes unpredictable weather patterns, the Jenny team has decided to move our open house to the rain date. So far, Sunday morning, May 22 looks good! Please spread the word to anybody you know who is planning to come! We apologize for the change, but have […]

  • Sun 29

    Slim’s Garage Vintage Family Photoshoot Day!

    May 29, 2022

    On May 29th, 8-6pm, come alone, as a duo, or bring the whole family for vintage style photos in our 1930's era mechanics garage. Come dressed in 1930-1940 wear whether that be as mechanics, an automobile owner, or just a family going out for a Sunday drive! Each slot will run for 30 minutes and […]

    $250.00
  • June 2022

  • Thu 9

    Movie Night On The Lawn

    June 9, 2022

    *****CANCELLED!***** Due to a few unforeseen circumstances, we unfortunately need to cancel this month's Movie Night. But please stay tuned for next month's! From 4-9pm join us for a family feature film on our lawn! Popcorn, candy, and beverages will be sold, but we encourage to make this night for your family "Ravinia Style!" Bring […]

    $25.00
  • Sun 12

    Flag Day and Scholarship Awards

    June 12, 2022

    Join us on Sunday, June 12 at 12:00PM as we hold our annual Flag Day & Scholarship Awards Ceremony outside by our flag pole. Candy Kresmary will kick off our ceremony by singing our National Anthem. Then our Master of Ceremonies (TBA) will talk about the history of our flag and what the flag means […]

  • Sat 18

    American Waco Club Fly In

    June 18, 2022

    Details TBD

  • July 2022

  • Sat 2

    Private Independence Day Event

    July 2, 2022

    The Museum is closed to the General Public on this day. Visitors will not be allowed on property.

  • Sun 3

    Kids Tractor Pull Event

    July 3, 2022

    Details TBD!

  • Thu 7

    Movie Night On The Lawn!

    July 7, 2022

    Join us at 7:30PM for our first Movie Night on the Lawn summer series! This month we will be featuring the movie "Planes". We will have a vintage popcorn machine going selling popcorn for $1 a bag, candy bars for a $1 a piece, and soda/water for a $1. We will have a fun activity […]

    $20.00
  • Sun 17

    Concert In The Park

    July 17, 2022

    Join us as we welcome "Trinadora Rocks" as they play from our beautiful Springfield hangar! Concert begins at 6:30 and is free to the public. Thank you to Solutions Bank for sponsoring this event!

  • August 2022

  • Thu 11

    Movie Night On The Lawn!

    August 11, 2022

    Join us at 8:30PM for our second Movie Night on the Lawn summer series! This month we will be featuring the movie "Dunkirk" for the grown ups to enjoy a date night out! We will have a vintage popcorn machine going selling popcorn for $1 a bag, sweets for $1 a piece, and soda/water for […]

    $25.00
  • Sun 21

    Poplar Grove Airport 50th Anniversary Fly In!

    August 21, 2022

    Come one, come all and join us as Poplar Grove Airport celebrates it's 50th Anniversary Fly In! A perfect day for the family to come out and enjoy aviation and automobiles. A variety of food trucks will be spread out between the Museum campus and on the Flight School. A concert put on by Rockford's […]

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