Adjacent to the Moton Field Municipal Airport on Chappie James Avenue in Tuskegee is the Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site, home to many significant stories, memories and moments that have altered military history.Â
When visitors pull into the parking lot of the site, they’re met with plaques that introduce the Tuskegee Airmen and shed light on the historical significance of the lot just ahead and down a slight incline. Following the path, visitors can spot Hangers 1 and 2, which now serve as a museum and gift shop.Â
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