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Chicago's Pioneering African American Aviators

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2025-07-23 18:30:00 2025-07-23 19:30:00 America/Chicago Chicago's Pioneering African American Aviators Chicago’s African American aviators broke through major obstacles, both inside and outside the U.S., paving the way for future generations. Deerfield Public Library - Deerfield Virtual Room, Room A/B

Wednesday, July 23
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-07-23 18:30:00 2025-07-23 19:30:00 America/Chicago Chicago's Pioneering African American Aviators Chicago’s African American aviators broke through major obstacles, both inside and outside the U.S., paving the way for future generations. Deerfield Public Library - Deerfield Virtual Room, Room A/B

Deerfield Public Library

Deerfield Virtual Room, Room A/B

Chicago’s African American aviators broke through major obstacles, both inside and outside the U.S., paving the way for future generations.

Join Michael Haupt, who has spent decades exploring early 20th Century aviation activity in and around Chicago, for this rapturous program.

To request accommodations, please email jhosein@deerfieldlibrary.org at least 5 (five) business days in advance. 

AGE GROUP: | All Ages | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | All Ages Program | Adult Program |

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