Welcome to the Field of Firsts Foundation,
partner organization to the
College Park Aviation Museum!
College Park Airport is the world's oldest continuously-operating airport and the site of many "firsts" in aviation.
The College Park Aviation Museum celebrates the history of the College Park Airport and tells the remarkable stories of the "Field of Firsts."
The Field of Firsts Foundation fuels support for the College Park Aviation Museum, owned and operated by the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission. We invite you to join us for a visit or as a member to discover all the museum has to offer.
Supporting the
College Park Aviation Museum
The Field of Firsts Foundation is a non-profit foundation dedicated to raising funds to support the educational programs, special events, exhibits and conservation, and other work of the College Park Aviation Museum.
Membership is a vital source of support for the museum.
100% of your membership goes to support the College Park Aviation Museum!
Latinas in Aviation:
Flight Plan for My Future Essay Competition
Calling All Prince George's County Students in Grades 6-12
Summer 2026 Essay Prompt:
The women featured in the Latinas in Aviation book series each forged their own path into aviation and aerospace careers. Choose one individual whose story stands out to you. Reflect on the key decisions, challenges, and supports that shaped her journey.
Then, think about your own aspirations. What career or impact do you hope to have in the future? Create a “flight plan” outlining at least three specific steps you can take over the next five years to move closer to your goals.
Prompt must be answered in 300-1,000 words. Essays can be written in English or Spanish.
Essays must be submitted to CollegeParkAviation@pgparks.com by end of business on August 14, 2026.
Learn about the essay competition rules, criteria, and book information at the link below
Winners will be honored at the Latinas in Aviation Global Festival September 26, 2026
Free admission with the
PastPort to History:
Commemorating America’s 250th
In 2026, the United States of America turns 250!
M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County invites you to use the booklet PastPort to History: Commemorating America’s 250th, to discover the lived experiences and roles of Prince Georgians in American history.
The PastPort program will run January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026.
Learn about free admission at all M-NCPPC sites in 2026, and more about the Pastport program, at the link below
This 250th, explore history and culture in your own backyard!
New exhibit now open!
The untold history of the world’s
first controlled helicopter
at College Park Airport
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Plan your visit
Open Tuesday-Sunday, 10am-4pm
Closed Mondays and holidays
About the museum
College Park Airport is the world's oldest continuously-operating airport, open since 1909.
The College Park Aviation Museum preserves and shares the exciting history of the airport, this "Field of Firsts."
Tours and Groups
The museum offers guided tours for schools and groups of 10 or more.