1927 → 2027 · ONE CITY AT A TIME
Unlock your city.
In 1927–28, the Spirit of St. Louis landed in 105 cities. Now, we are bringing the history back through traveling exhibits and youth drone classes. We fund one city at a time, so every sponsor sees exactly what their gift achieves.
THE SPIRIT’S JOURNEY
Follow the 1927 route.
117 landings. 105 cities. Start a new chapter in yours.
Swipe the map to explore the whole route.
The queue
The signature cities go first. Other cities follow in the order their deposits are paid.
Featured · CITY 01
Las Vegas city board
Las Vegas wasn’t a 1927 landing—Lindbergh flew from Reno to LA via Death Valley. Today, Vegas is our first centennial city. Exhibit venues and dates are coming soon.
Goal · open the exhibit
JOIN THE CREW
Nobody built the Spirit alone.
Every gift funds the Las Vegas exhibit. Hitting $19,000 opens the doors. Hitting $27,000 brings author Nova Hall to deliver the live keynote.
1927 CREW · UNDER $100
- A thank-you note featuring a never-before-seen image from the Donald A. Hall archive
- Your name on the official Las Vegas Crew Wall
- From the Trunk: an exclusive archive story emailed every month
Secure checkout with Stripe. Monthly gifts can be cancelled through the donor portal.
How Las Vegas unlocks
Deposit · Locks in the city
$3,000 received from Foster Care Chamber of Commerce.
Goal · The exhibit opens
Funds 30 framed archive photos, the blueprint display, and 19 fully-sponsored student seats.
Stretch · Keynote address
Donald A. Hall’s grandson speaks live, funding 27 student seats.
Stretch · every piece bid on
All 32 auction pieces reach their opening bids.
Final · auction total
Open-ended. The local host or designated nonprofit’s proceeds share is published for each city.
32 PIECES · ONE CITY’S STORY
The Las Vegas Auction
Bidding on 20 rare archive photos opens once the deposit is paid. Local photos, the map, and blueprint bidding go live on opening night.
Win a physical piece and sponsor its place in the exhibit. Collect your piece after the exhibit ends.
When you receive goods, only the amount above their fair market value may be tax-deductible. A written acknowledgment will state that value.
Partner seats & community roles
Help your city open its doors. Every seat is open until confirmed.
Recent sponsors
Foster Care Chamber of Commerce · $3,000 received
THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE STORY
Las Vegas Crew Wall
Your name can be part of the story.
After giving, choose how you’re recognized in your private Crew area.
A CLEAR PURPOSE FOR EVERY GIFT
Where every dollar goes.
Every gift follows the same split, for every city.
Roots2Wings classes
Fund hands-on STEM education for local students.
Spirit100 events
Fund live exhibits, museum installations, and outreach.
Archive and outreach
Digitize and protect the Donald A. Hall Collection.
Administration
Keep the lights on and the mission moving.
Bring Spirit100 to your city.
Request your city
Tell us about your town and which partnership seat you can fill.
Meet the team
Discuss your city's history and what local hosting looks like.
Reserve the city
Finalize the plan, sign the intent letter, and place the deposit.
Unlock and open
Your city board goes live, allowing local sponsors to fund the exhibit and classes.
Flying Over Time Inc. is a 501(c)(3), EIN 45-3338815. Your gift is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
When you receive goods, only the amount above their fair market value may be tax-deductible. A written acknowledgment will state that value.