Glenn H. Curtiss Museum Welcomes Kevin Burns for Special Program on the American Legion's Legacy in

Glenn H. Curtiss Museum Welcomes Kevin Burns for Special Program on the American Legion's Legacy in Aviation
 
HAMMONDSPORT, NY — The Glenn H. Curtiss Museum is pleased to welcome nationally recognized aviation historian Kevin Burns for a special presentation exploring the remarkable connection between the American Legion, the history of aeronautics, and the growth of the American aerospace industry.
 
Presented in partnership with American Legion Roswell-McDaniels Post #407, the program will take place on Friday, July 31, 2026, from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. at the Glenn H. Curtiss Museum in Hammondsport, NY.
Kevin Burns is a respected speaker and advocate for preserving aerospace heritage, sharing stories that illuminate the enduring relationship between veterans, aviation innovation, and American history with audiences across the country. Burns, who is among a rare group of distinguished veterans who served in four branches of the military, offers a unique perspective on America's aviation heritage. He is an Associate Fellow of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) and within the American Legion he currently serves as the chair of the Aerospace Commission for the Department of California.


 
The event is open to the public, with a special invitation extended to members of American Legion posts throughout the Finger Lakes. Following the presentation, guests are invited to explore the Museum. Admission is pay-what-you-can donation, making this unique educational opportunity accessible to all. After the Museum program concludes, attendees are encouraged to continue the conversation with fellow guests and Legion members at American Legion Roswell-McDaniels Post #407, located next to the Museum.
 

Photos:

• Image 1: JN-4 "Jenny" Biplanes and Crews marching, Ellington Field, 1917. The Jenny’s broad availability after WWI made it important to aviators and advancements in military and civilian activities that were supported by the American Legion in the 1920s. (from the Curtiss Museum collection)
• Image 2: Restored Curtiss Jenny on exhibit at the Glenn H. Curtiss Museum