National Museum of the U.S. Air Force to Host After Dark: Swing the Night Away Dance Event

The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force will host After Dark: Swing the Night Away on Saturday, February 14, from 6 to 10 p.m., offering adults-only, after-hours access to the Museum. The evening will feature live music by the Tom Daugherty Orchestra performing Victory Canteen, swing dancing, themed aircraft displays, and selected artifacts not normally on public view, including items from Wright State University Libraries Special Collections & Archives. Trivia, games, a caricature artist, and food and cash bars will also be available, with ticket proceeds supporting the Air Force Museum Foundation.

Amreetam Basu
Amreetam Basu
National Museum of the U.S. Air Force to Host After Dark: Swing the Night Away Dance Event
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The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, Ohio, will bring back its After Dark program on Saturday, February 14, with Swing the Night Away running from 6 to 10 p.m. The adults-only evening offers after-hours access to the Museum along with music, dancing, and a range of activities tied to the swing era. Live music will be provided by the Tom Daugherty Orchestra, performing Victory Canteen, a tribute to the Glenn Miller Army Air Force Band. Swing dancing will be available throughout the evening, with space set aside on the Museum floor for guests who want to take part. Visitors will also be able to explore themed aircraft displays and view selected artifacts that are not normally on public display. Materials from Wright State University Libraries Special Collections & Archives will be included. Other activities planned for the night include trivia with prizes, games, and a caricature artist. Food options and cash bars will be available inside the Museum, giving guests the chance to move between exhibits, social areas, and the dance floor during the event. Tickets are $45 per person, with proceeds benefiting the nonprofit Air Force Museum Foundation. Attendance is limited to guests ages 21 and older. CLICK HERE to get tickets. For more information and to support the National Museum of the USAF, click on this link: www.nationalmuseum.af.mil.

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Amreetam Basu is a Content Manager at Vintage Aviation News with more than four years of experience in editorial roles. He began his career covering automobiles before moving into aviation, with a focus on aircraft history and design. His experience spans both news and feature content, with an emphasis on clear, well-researched reporting. When he is not reading about aircraft or editing stories, you will likely find him behind the camera or planning his next trip. For queries or story ideas, you can contact Amreetam at [email protected]