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Event Description:

On Saturday, July 20, celebrate man’s first steps on the moon at Homestead National Monument of America! The day marks the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 lunar landing.

From 4 p.m.-7 p.m. make space related crafts at the Homestead Education Center. At 7 p.m. Dr. Timothy Livengood from NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center will give a presentation on the moon. Following Dr. Livengood’s presentation local storyteller Ryan Paul will enthrall with Native American star lore stories. Chris Sayre wraps up the day’s Education Center activities with a musical performance.

From the Education Center, the fun moves over to the Homestead Heritage Center for a star party with the Prairie Astronomy Club. Come see the stars from 9 p.m.- 11 p.m.! There will be telescopes available for viewing.