Celebrating 250 Years of American Independence
Heroes Through History
Enjoy an evening of elegance, fine dining, live music and patriotism with friends while honoring the mission of military history education. Be enlightened as we welcome 2025 National Aviation Hall of Fame inductee, Julie Clark as our guest speaker.
Faces of Freedom:
Colonel Joe Peterburs
The Rowland Freedom Center is excited to announce a special Faces of Freedom event featuring Colonel Joe Peterburs, USAF (Ret.), as the keynote speaker. A 101-year-old veteran of World War II, Korea, and Vietnam, Colonel Peterburs flew combat missions in the P-51 Mustang, survived as a Prisoner of War, and later helped shape NATO command-and-control systems during the Cold War. His 36-year Air Force career reflects extraordinary courage, leadership, and service. Following his presentation, the event will conclude with a book signing. Date & time TBD.
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The Rowland Freedom Center hosts a multitude of events throughout the year. Use our event calendar to make sure you know all the details! Make sure to visit our 'Events' page for more information.
Ongoing Projects
The Gonzalez Flyer/Front Entrance Restoration is underway. Around two years ago, we raised the original 1912 Gonzalez Flyer into the sky. We are almost finished with this project! As of 2023, our museum store has been open and we plan to complete this extensive project by 2026. None of this could be done without the help of our devoted volunteers. Join us today!
