Drake Field was acquired by the city of Fayetteville in 1929 thanks to a professor at the University of Arkansas, Dr. Noah Drake, who donated $3,500 (a stunning $64,283.13 in 2024) to purchase the land.

The Model A was the general name for the type of cars Ford produced from 1927-1931. This happens to be a later model (1931).

This week, we are covering the Franklin O-805-2. This is one of the engines we have in our collection, which has a very fascinating history.

We do not highlight engines very much, but today we are exhibiting the R-5 Kinner radial! In the 1920s and 1930s,

Today we are talking about our Piper Cub, which is designated by the US Navy as an NE-1.

During the wars of Korea and Vietnam, hundreds of Arkansas residents served overseas, and a number of them distinguished themselves sacrificially winning the Congressional Medal of Honor.