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Thank you for your support. 

 

Dear Friend of the Cradle,

The Cradle of Aviation Museum… the Cradle of Innovation… the Cradle of Inspiration, three names that are synonymous with the Museum’s mission since its opening in 2002. For over 20 years, we have celebrated the unique role our region has played not just in aviation history but also the role thousands of men and women have played in creating a legacy of innovation in a variety of fields. 

The Cradle is a place where, whether you’re 2 or 102, you can walk through our galleries and be amazed and inspired, but it's only with your support that we can continue to serve the over 300,000 visitors who come through our doors. 

At the Cradle… we leverage the legacy of innovation to engage and encourage a new generation of dreamers through our many STEM education programs. Your contributions to our efforts directly support our many education and preservation initiatives. Everything from the basic principles of flight to the latest technologies is taught in our many programs from elementary through high school. 

Recently, we’ve embarked on a series of workforce development programs that expose students to career paths in everything from advanced aerospace manufacturing and airport management to health care and other STEM fields. 

We know that at this time of year, you have many worthy organizations you can support. We hope that you will help us continue to serve not just as an education center but as a true Cradle of Inspiration… creating the next generation of dreamers. Thank you for your support, and we hope that you and your family have a very safe and happy holiday season.

Sincerely,

Andrew Parton
President

Cradle of Aviation Museum

About the Cradle of Aviation Museum
The Cradle of Aviation Museum is an aviation and spaceflight museum located in East Garden City, New York on Long Island to commemorate Long Island's part in the history of aviation. It is located on land once part of Mitchel Air Force Base which, together with nearby Roosevelt Field and other airfields on the Hempstead Plains, was the site of many historic flights. In fact, so many seminal flights occurred in the area, that by the mid-1920s the cluster of airfields was already dubbed the "Cradle of Aviation," the origin of the museum's name. The museum originally opened with just a handful of aircraft in the un-restored hangars in 1980. A major renovation and expansion program in the late 1990s allowed the museum to re-open in a state-of-the-art facility in 2002. Additional expansion plans are currently under development.

Mission
The Cradle of Aviation Museum is an educational center preserving Long Island’s contribution to aerospace, science, and technology by inspiring future generations through learning.

Vision
The Cradle of Aviation Museum’s vision is to become the leading center of aerospace and technology education through the preservation and presentation of museum artifacts. We look to expand educational opportunities towards the development of an innovative workforce for the region.

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