Christa McAuliffe's Life and Legacy Focus of Framingham History Center Program

Christa Corrigan McAuliffe, the first teacher in space, had strong ties to Framingham.

She grew up in Framingham, was a Girl Scout, attended Marian High School, and graduated from Framingham State, before become the internationally-recognized heroine. McAuliffe died tragically when the U.S. Space Shuttle Challenger exploded on January 28, 1986.

On Sunday, March 6 the Framingham History Center is offering a special program on her life at Historic Village Hall.

Judith Kalaora, of History at Play, will celebrate Christa McAuliffe’s legacy with a journey through her life as a teacher and American pioneer. She will portray the historic figure in an hour-long show, that honors the 30th anniversary of the U.S. Teacher in Space Program.

The Framingham History Center scheduled the special program also to coincide with the opening of the new Christa McAuliffe Library in Nobscot, last week.

The 2:30 p.m. program is suitable for children ages 9 and older.

Reservations are required.

Admission is $10.

Framingham History Center members and Girl Scouts are $5.

information and to reserve a space contact www.framinghamhistory.org