The Soviet Union stunned the world in 1957 by putting the first artificial satellite into Earth orbit. By 1961, the Russians had also launched the first manned spacecraft and sent the first robotic probes to the Moon.
In May, 1961, President John F. Kennedy announced his daring plan for the American space program: landing a man on the Moon before the end of the decade.
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing on July 20, 1969, join the Putnam Valley Historical Society for an out-of-this-world presentation, packed with historic photographs as well as vintage concept art. Relive the dramatic “Space Race,” from the pioneering Mercury and Gemini flights to the first Apollo Moon-landings and the lesser-known scientific missions that followed. Along the way, we’ll learn about the scientists and visionaries who made space travel possible, and the American astronauts who boldly traveled “Where no one has gone before.”
Saturday, August 10, 2019 at 10:00 am
at the Putnam Valley Library
30 Oscawana Lake Rd. ♦ Putnam Valley, NY 10579
Kevin Woyce
Kevin Woyce is an author, photographer, and lecturer specializing in regional American history. His newest books include Hudson River Lighthouses: An Illustrated History and Santa's Hometown, an illustrated history of popular Christmas traditions, stories, and songs.
Every year, Kevin presents dozens of illustrated lectures, on a variety of
historical topics, at libraries, museums, churches, hospitals, and seniors'
organizations throughout New Jersey and southern New York..
Suggested donation to the Putnam Valley Historical Society: $5
This program will be held at the Putnam Valley Library
30 Oscawana Lake Rd. ♦ Putnam Valley, NY