About Us
As reflected by our mission statement, the Moffett Field Historical Society is dedicated to education about and preservation of the heritage of one of Northern California’s most significant historic sites—Moffett Field.
We recognize Moffett Field’s namesake, Rear Admiral William Moffett, who lost his life in the crash of the Macon’s sister ship, the dirigible Akron. In December 1915, Moffett received the Medal of Honor for his captaincy of the USS Chester in a daring and dangerous night landing in 1914 at Veracruz, Mexico. His Medal of Honor is on display at the museum.
We recognize Moffett Field’s namesake, Rear Admiral William Moffett, who lost his life in the crash of the Macon’s sister ship, the dirigible Akron. In December 1915, Moffett received the Medal of Honor for his captaincy of the USS Chester in a daring and dangerous night landing in 1914 at Veracruz, Mexico. His Medal of Honor is on display at the museum.
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our missionTo acquire and display artifacts that illustrate the roles performed by and tell the stories of the various military and NASA commands assigned to, or operating out of, Moffett Field, and thereby to educate the public about, and preserve for future generations, the airfield's rich and important heritage. |
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The Moffett Field Historical Society is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Your donations are subject to tax deductions. Consult your tax professional to learn more. Learn more from the IRS website >
We rely solely on volunteer staff, donations, and visitor admissions to build fascinating displays and bring retired vessels back to life. It is an expensive undertaking but one that is truly important. We can learn a lot from history!
We rely solely on volunteer staff, donations, and visitor admissions to build fascinating displays and bring retired vessels back to life. It is an expensive undertaking but one that is truly important. We can learn a lot from history!