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The Estrella Warbirds Museum has always been known for its constant change and quality of the displays. If you have not been to the museum in a while, there is no better time then this summer to catch up on the latest aircraft, military vehicle or automotive display that has become part of the museum since the last time you visited.
If you have a little bit of extra time on your hands and are looking for a new hobby or willing to share your knowledge or even learn something new, we are always looking for
gift shop workers, docents or volunteers in the restoration or maintenance areas. We are all family and would like you to join us! It's fun! There are plenty of new friends to meet and enjoyable times to be had.
Contact us today! We'd love to hear from you.
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June Dinner
Special Guest Speakers
Jim Gregory
Historian, Teacher, Writer
"Central Coast Aviators in World War II
Wednesday, June 6, 2018
No Host Bar starts at 6:00 p.m.
Dinner starts at 7.p.m.
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Jim Gregory taught American literature, modern world literature, cultural anthropology, advanced placement U.S. history and AP European history for thirty years at Mission College Preparatory School in San Luis Obispo, California, and at Arroyo Grande High School. He, with his brother and two sisters, was raised in the Upper Arroyo Grande Valley and attended the two-room Branch Elementary School. He then studied journalism and history at Cuesta College; the University of Missouri-Columbia, where he received his bachelor's degree; and California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo. He was an editor at ABC-Clio in Santa Barbara and a newspaper reporter in San Luis Obispo before becoming a teacher. He has also worked as a research historian for the San Luis Obispo County Historical Society.
Jim's fourth book, on San Luis Obispo County history, "Central Coast Aviators in World War II," will be released May 14th by The History Press and will be the subject of his talk to our museum. EWM member
Hal Bauer is a subject in his book.
His third book, "San Luis Obispo County Outlaws: Desperados, Vigilantes and Bootleggers," was published in October 2017. His second book, on the history of the Arroyo Grande Valley, "Patriot Graves: Discovering a California Town's Civil War Heritage," was named a national finalist in the 2017 Next Generation Indie Book Award. "World War II Arroyo Grande" appeared in 2016.
More information on Jim Gregory can be found here.
Dinner is catered and open to the public ($20/person), reservations are required prior to 6 p.m., Monday prior to dinner, either On-line HERE or call 805 296-1935.
Please NOTE: There is no guarantee anyone will be seated without reservations.
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Warbirds Wings & Wheels & Mega SwapMeet Was a Great Success!
Thank you everyone that took part, as a volunteer, a manager, an attendee, a registrant. It was a fantastic day with the weather, all those that showed up and it seemed that fun was had by all!
If you have pictures of the event you would like to share on our website, click on the following text and, contact the webmaster with your request. Thanks!
Click on the logo to see individual pics of vehicles entered (under Pictures menu).
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Your donations are being sought to help Estrella Warbirds Museum acquire a rare WWII Schweizer TG-3A Training Glider for static display.
There were only 113 produced and only four known surviving Schweizer TG-3A gliders. We want to preserve this historical aircraft for future generations to enjoy!
Click on picture for more information. We are still shy of our $2,500 goal to acquire the glider (similar to one pictured), and another $1500 for finish details. The TG-3A is partially restored (parts complete). You can rest assure that your restoration crew will finish the job in a most excellent manner. All financial donations made to Estrella Warbirds Museum are tax deductible as much as the law allows. To find out more information and to donate to the cause, please Click on the glider picture above to be taken to our project donation page. Please donate today!
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WWII and Korean War Aviator Takes His Final Flight Home
Harald Paul Bauer, a decorated pilot in two wars, Estrella Warbirds Museum docent, guest speaker, beloved friend, award winning journalist and news executive, passed away peacefully on May 22d, 2018. He was 90 years old.
Hal was always a welcome sight around the museum and freely shared his own experiences of wartime activities (on both the German and American sides). Hal's wife, Margi serves on the Board of Directors for EWM.
A Celebration of Life is scheduled for Saturday, June 23d at Estrella Warbirds. Time of day is pending at this writing. More information about Hal can be found by clicking on his picture.
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Do You Have Some Free Time This Summer?
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Have you thought about how you are going to spend the summer? Here's a great idea. Have some fun!. Estrella Warbirds Museum is actively seeking active humans in dire need of other human interaction.
What's your talent?
Customer Service? We need your help in the gift shop.
Do you like sharing stories and adventures? We need your help as a greeter or docent at the museum. Helping visitors find their way around. Learn a little history! Don't worry. Many visitors know more about specific items in the museum than most would give them credit. Why? because they may have been part of the item's past history.
Do you like books? Reading? Our library is a great source of historical books and can always use another set of hands to help out during the day.
Do you like automobiles or racing history? The Woodland Auto Display is a great place to meet people and swap stories. Do you have a few extra hours to spend helping out?
We guarantee you will meet interesting people. It's a great place to make life-long friends. It's a great place to give a little back to the community in which you live. It's a great place to be part of the fastest growing non-profit museum on the central coast.
We want to meet you. Kindly fill out the volunteer application form. Click on the logo above for more information.
Thank you!
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