Rowland Freedom Center — Attraction in Vacaville

I was surprised. There was a display of Nakajima Aircraft from the Japanese military during World War II.I wanted to ask the staff, but for some reason on the day I visited there was a private group eating pizza🍕 and it looked very busy. This Nakajima Aircraft's engine is not original, and it does not have an N number, so it is unclear whether it was actually flown in the U.S. after being restored. It's difficult to ride a tandem with three people. I'd love to see it flying. Other vintage planes have N numbers, so they are believed to have actually flown. There was also an exhibit that looked like a wartime cave or hideout, and I was very excited to look at it. I would love to...

Don't miss the hidden gem in Vacaville: Rowland Freedom Center with big knowledge & friendly faces.

While it may be smaller in size, it still has a good collection and, most importantly, incredible volunteers who made it a great visit.

From the moment I walked in, friendly and knowledgeable volunteers greeted me with genuine enthusiasm for aviation history. They weren't just there to point at displays; they were eager to share stories, insights, and answer any questions.

Immerse yourself in the history...

The facility relies on donations and still manages to display an impressive selection of functional wartime aircrafts and memorabilia. The volunteers have done an incredible job providing the perfect amount of information for each exhibit. The weekend volunteer mike and his dog Sam were so friendly and knowledgable. We were able to climb up into and around the cockpit of a helicopter and even provided with a nice supply of complimentary jelly bellies. Overall this is a wonderful experience for the...