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Spirit of Flight Center Colorado

May 24, 2009 By Matt Leave a Comment

The Spirit of Flight Center offers a truly unique environment that combines vintage and corporate aviation while promoting the love of flight.

Hundreds of rare aviation items and artifacts are on display in the Spirit of Flight Hall of Honor representing the past, present and future of flight.

The world class facility was designed for anyone who is interested in being around aircraft and the airport and those who enjoy the inspirational spirit of aviation. Aircraft and flight memorabilia are displayed to honor all veterans and to educate the general public on the significance of aviation and aviation history.

Tour Hours: M-F 10am to 2pm
Group Tours, Weekends & Other Times by Appointment
Admission: $5.00 minimum donation

The Spirit Flight Center
2650 S. Main Street
Erie, CO 80516
Phone: 303-460-1156
Web: http://www.spiritofflight.com

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Erie – Wise Homestead Museum

May 24, 2009 By Matt Leave a Comment
Wise Homestead Museum

Wise Homestead Museum

The Wise Homestead dates back to 1869, when Oliver Wise, his wife Adaline (Ada), and their three children came across the plains from Wisconsin to settle in Colorado. Oliver built a small log cabin and began to farm the land. In 1870, he was granted a U.S. Homestead Patent on the property, and began building a permanent farmhouse.

The Wise Homestead is currently open Saturdays (May through October) from 10am to 2pm and by appointment. to schedule a visit, please call 303-828-4568. For more infomation about the museum or the Erie Historical Society please call Sarah Wise at 303-828-4561

Erie Historical Society – Wise Homestead Museum
11611 Jasper Road, Erie,CO  80516
Telephone: 303.828.4561

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