MAPS Air Museum’s

11th Annual Veterans Program

 

MAPS Honors the 179th Airlift Wing / 164th Airlift Squadron Ohio Mansfield-Lahm ONG Base

and the C-130H Hercules transport “Sprit of Mansfield”

Tickets may be purchased on this Eventbrite link!

MAPS Air Museum will host our 11th annual Veterans Program on Veteran’s Day, November 11, 2023. This year we will focus our attention on the newest aircraft in our inventory. The C-130H Hercules “Spirit of Mansfield” will be dedicated and the 179th Airlift Wing / 164th Airlift Squadron from the Ohio Mansfield-Lahm Air National Guard Base will be honored.

We will open the doors at 4:30 pm with dinner starting at 6:00 pm and a program to follow dinner. The C-130 will be open for tours before dinner.

The cost will be $25 per ticket. A buffet dinner will be provided by Mr. Mike’s Catering, beer and wine will be available. The menu will be Baked Chicken, Beef Tips on Noodles, Red Skin Potatoes, Green Beans, Mac & Cheese, Salad and Roll.

The dress code is business casual, military attire optional.

We hope you can join us to honor these very special patriots.

Hotel rooms have been reserved for this event from several hotels. Please see below! Peggy has worked with local Hotels to get special prices for this event:

 

Block room rates listed below are valid through October 11, 2023. If making reservations after that date, please check with individual hotels to see if they will honor the quoted room block rates. 

EMBASSY SUITES by Hilton/AKRON CANTON AIRPORT

7883 Freedom Ave. NW, North Canton, Ohio 44720

330-526-7032

Group Code (for those who prefer to call in): 925

Booking Link: https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/mapsairmuseumatembassy/

• 7883 Freedom Ave NW, North Canton, OH 44720
• 8-minute drive from MAPS
• Shuttle service to MAPS TBD
• 10-room minimum block; more can likely be added if needed
• Block rate effective until 3 weeks before the event (Friday, Oct 20, 2023)
• Block room rate of $130 will feature: 
  • Two-room king bed suite with pull-out sofa, living area and kitchenette OR 
  • Two-room 2-queen bed suite with pull-out sofa, living area and kitchenette
• Hotel will provide room registration link to add to MAPS event registration site for ease in hotel reservations
• Free breakfast included with room rate (made-to-order omelet station, hot breakfast and continental items included in breakfast buffet)
• Free hotel evening reception of drinks and snacks also included with room rate
• Indoor pool and fitness center on site
• Check-in 4 PM, but strong chance of getting in earlier if requested ahead of time

Hotel Contact: John Hassler, Group Sales Manager, 330-305-0500 or john.hassler@hilton.com

HILTON GARDEN INN AKRON/CANTON AIRPORT

5251 Landmark Blvd, North Canton, OH 44720

Booking link: MAPS Veterans Day 2023 Tribute (hilton.com)

• 7-minute drive from MAPS
• Shuttle service available to MAPS
• 10-room minimum block
• Block rate effective until 2 weeks before the event (Friday, Oct. 27, 2023)
• Block rooms available at Government ID rate of $99 or hotel block rate of $104 
  • King bed room OR
  • Two-double bed room
• Hotel will provide room registration link to add to MAPS event registration site for ease in hotel reservations
• Breakfast not included but reasonably priced made-to-order breakfast available in hotel restaurant
• Indoor pool and fitness center on site

Hotel Contact: Mary McBride, Director of Sales and Marketing, 330-526-2417, Mary.M.McBride@Hilton.com

COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT 

4375 Metro Circle NW, North Canton, OH 44720

• 12 minute drive from MAPS
• $98 (plus tax and fees) group rate for regular king room
• Hotel shuttle available to MAPS
• Breakfast not included with room price, but is available for purchase at the hotel
• Contact hotel front desk with any booking issues on the link: 330-494-6494
• Courtyard by Marriott booking link:  Book your group rate for MAPS