Fighting for the Right to Fight: African American Experiences in WWII - Schedule of Programs and Events

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Schedule of Upcoming Programs and Events

 

IAM Scholar’s Talk with Ron Abram

Saturday, February 11, 2023

2 p.m.

Ron Abram, Calvin Littlejohn’s grandson, will share some of Littlejohn’s photographs. Abram will show a wide variety of scenes from the African-American experience in North Texas. Mr. Abram manages the Littlejohn Photo Archive in association with the Briscoe Center for American History at the University of Texas, Austin. The Littlejohn archive is the most comprehensive photo documentation of urban Texas African-American life and culture in the post-World War II segregation era.


IAM Film Screening

Saturday, February 25, 2023

2 p.m.

Double Victory Documentary

As World War II threatened the United States, young African-Americans took a new opportunity to become military pilots. From their training in Tuskegee, Alabama and combat missions over Africa and Europe, to the continued fight for equality at home, Double Victory is the story of the Tuskegee Airmen in their own words.


IAM Film Screening

Saturday, March 4

2 p.m.

Double Victory Documentary

As World War II threatened the United States, young African-Americans took a new opportunity to become military pilots. From their training in Tuskegee, Alabama and combat missions over Africa and Europe, to the continued fight for equality at home, Double Victory is the story of the Tuskegee Airmen in their own words.


IAM Scholar’s Talk

Saturday, March 18

2 p.m.

Brigadier General Leon Johnson

Leon Johnson retired from the U.S. Air Force with the rank of brigadier general after 33 years of service.  During his AF career, General Johnson commanded a fighter squadron, fighter group, was the Vice Commander of 10th Air Force at the Joint Reserve Base in Ft. Worth, TX and served as Mobilization Assistant to the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force.


April 17, 2026
History in Bloom is a family-friendly event at Jackie Townsell Bear Creek Heritage Center, 3925 Jackson St. Join the Irving Department of Arts and Culture for free tours, lawn games, and historical education about one of Dallas County's oldest African American communities. Plus, the Irving-based coffee makers at Hudson Grounds Coffee Co. will be providing FREE coffee and matcha for all who attend! The heritage center includes the Bear Creek Masonic Lodge, the Green House, and the J.O. Davis House. All three sties offer a way to connect with the ongoing story of Bear Creek and the people who helped shape Irving’s cultural landscape.
April 9, 2026
Over a 29-year career, Tom Landry led the Dallas Cowboys through 20 consecutive winning seasons, many of them during the team’s years at Texas Stadium in Irving. Experience Tom Landry: A Life in Football through August 9, 2026 at the Irving Archives and Museum!
April 7, 2026
The Perfect Shot: Walter Iooss Jr., and the Art of Sports Photography Opens at IAM
April 6, 2026
Innovation, Invention, and Memory: How the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum Preserves How Spaceflight Is Remembered
April 3, 2026
Second Saturdays at IAM! FREE Admission and FREE Activities for Everyone!
March 5, 2026
February 3, 2026
Join Us at IAM for Docent-Led Tours on the First Sunday of Every Month at 2 pm! FREE ADMISSION & FREE TOUR!
January 31, 2026
Friends of the Irving Museum is excited to launch the Iconic Irving T-Shirt Fundraiser! For a donation of $35 or more, you’ll receive your very own Iconic Irving T-Shirt—a wearable piece of hometown pride. Every dollar raised goes directly toward giving the beloved Big State sign a permanent home in Heritage Park. This project preserves not just a sign, but a vital piece of Irving’s history and community identity. Click here to learn how to get yours!