Columbia Air Center—Determined to Fly
Fundraising Campaign
College Park Aviation Museum has been developing the permanent exhibition Columbia Air Center – Determined to Fly in collaboration with community members since 2022.

This exhibition will feature groundbreaking new research, never-before displayed artifacts and images, and innovative, engaging digital elements.
The exhibition is set to open Fall 2025, and you can help fund this project to its completion.
How to support
As friends to history and members of the community, the Field of Firsts Foundation respectfully requests your help in raising $125,000 for the museum’s upcoming permanent exhibition Columbia Air Center – Determined to Fly, set to open in fall of 2025.
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You can make a difference and support local history.
Your donations go to:
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Preserving the overlooked history of the nation’s first licensed Black-owned and operated airport
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Completing the exhibition fabrication and the development of digital interactive
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Enhancing learning opportunities for K-12 students
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To directly donate to the Columbia Air Center—Determined to Fly exhibition or to become a sponsor, please click the button below.
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Attend our special
Exhibition Preview Fundraiser
Learn more about the
Columbia Air Center History Project
The Jones Family, Herbert Jones III and Rodney Jones
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Anacostia Trails Heritage Area, Maryland Heritage Areas Program, Maryland National Trust
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Natural and Historic Resources Division, M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County
Current exhibition supporters
Field of Firsts Foundation, Inc.
Natural and Historic Resources Division, M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County
Information Technology Services Division, M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County
Anacostia Trails Heritage Area, Maryland Heritage Areas Program
The Jones Family, Herbert Jones III and Rodney Jones
Maryland Humanities Marilyn Hatza Memorial SHINE Grant Program
Legacy Sponsors
Sponsors

