CHALLENGER: Soaring with Christa McAuliffe

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Written By Kelly Thompson
 

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McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center-Special Event

January 31st, 2026

CHALLENGER: Soaring with Christa McAuliffe

Sponsored by: Northeast Delta Dental

January 31st, 2026, 5:30-7:30pm

Presented by: History At Play, LLC

Journey through Christa’s life in this multi-media immersive living history performance, suitable for all ages. CHALLENGER: Soaring with Christa McAuliffe pays homage to the United States’ Teacher in Space Program and the crew of the NASA space shuttle. Discover the true story behind the incredible teacher, the American pioneer, and the internationally recognized heroine in a program made possible due to the generosity of the Bob Jolly Charitable Trust. The performance has been approved by the McAuliffe and Corrigan Families.

Schedule of Events:

5:00 PM: Doors Open

5:30 PM: Performance Begins at NHTI’s Sweeney Hall (Park at NHTI, enter through Sweeney Hall main doors)

7:00 PM: Q&A followed by desert reception

8:00 PM: Doors Close

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