The Terrible, Awful Civil War
Kay Melchisedech Olson

From crawling lice and deadly diseases to bloody battles and crammed prison camps, life was truly terrible for Union and Confederate soldiers. Get ready to explore the nasty side of life during the U.S. Civil War. Once you're done, you can also read about The Dreadful, Smelly Colonies, The Foul, Filthy American Frontier, and The Horrible, Miserable Middle Ages.

Giant-scale models of jets, warbirds and helicopters will land on the runway behind the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force from September 3-5.

The 15th Annual Giant Scale Radio-Controlled Model Aircraft Air Show is scheduled during Labor Day weekend and features aircraft from all eras of aviation history. Nearly 200 pilots will entertain audiences as they perform skillful and daring acrobatic maneuvers with RC aircraft.

This event is open to the public, and admission and parking are FREE!

For more information, call (937) 255-7207 or visit the National Museum of the United States Air Force website.