The Hagerstown Aviation Museum began leasing the 1943 Fairchild Flight Test Hangar in October 2020, and purchased it outright in early 2023. Over the course of the last four years, a multitude of renovations and restorations have taken place, and a capital campaign was launched with aspirations to continue these renovations, establish new, interactive exhibits, and create additional archival and classroom spaces.
The renderings shown offer a glimpse into the museum’s future, including the Paul K. Shockey Aircraft Factory Experience, which will offer hands-on exhibit opportunities and mirror a “day in the life” of a Fairchild factory worker.
In July 2023, the Richard A. Henson Foundation pledged a groundbreaking matching challenge for the museum, offering the potential to secure up to $1.5 million in matching funds over the next several years. Please visit the Henson Challenge webpage to learn more about this exciting opportunity and stay up-to-date on our progress.
The public phase of the museum’s capital campaign was launched in May 2024, with more than $4 million raised towards the overall $6 million goal. To make a tax-deductible donation to the Hagerstown Aviation Museum to support its campaign efforts, please click the “Donate” button below. To make a multi-year pledge, please email Karen Hemenway at karen@hagerstownaviationmuseum.org.
