1927 → 2027 · ONE CITY AT A TIME
Unlock your city.
In 1927–28 the Spirit of St. Louis landed in 105 cities. We are bringing the story back as a traveling exhibit and youth drone classes. We raise for one city at a time, together, so every sponsor sees what their gift helps unlock.
THE SPIRIT’S JOURNEY
Follow the 1927 route.
117 landings. 105 cities. 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 was not a 1927 landing; the Spirit flew from Reno to Los Angeles by way of Death Valley. It is our first city. Exhibit venue and opening date will be announced.
Goal · open the exhibit
JOIN THE CREW
Nobody built the Spirit alone.
Every gift goes to the Las Vegas exhibit. $19,000 opens it. At $27,000, Nova Hall comes to give the keynote.
1927 CREW · UNDER $100
- A thank-you note with a never-before-seen image from the Donald A. Hall archive
- Your name on the Las Vegas Crew Wall
- From the Trunk: one archive item and its story, by email every month
Secure checkout with Stripe. Monthly gifts can be cancelled through the donor portal.
How Las Vegas unlocks
Deposit · reserves the city
$3,000 received from Foster Care Chamber of Commerce.
Goal · the exhibit opens
30 framed photos, the city map, the full-size blueprint, installation and 19 student seats.
Stretch · Nova Hall’s keynote
Donald A. Hall’s grandson tells the story in person; 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
Archive photos open when the deposit is received and close on opening night. Local photos, the map and the blueprint open 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
Help put students through a class.
Spirit100 events
Exhibits, installations and travel.
Archive and outreach
Preserve and share the Donald A. Hall Collection.
Administration
Keep the lights on and the books open.
Bring Spirit100 to your city.
Request your city
Tell us about your city and the partner seat you can fill.
Meet the team
Walk through your city’s story and what hosting could look like.
Reserve the city
Agree on the plan, sign the letter of intent and pay the deposit.
Unlock and open
Your city board goes live. Sponsors help unlock 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.