“One small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind” -Neil Armstrong. This Saturday will mark 50 years since astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldren became the first men to set foot on the moon on the Apollo 11 mission. The mission was the culmination of a decade long project to win the space race inspired by President John F. Kennedy.
The Lincoln State Park naturalist program will host a very special program this Friday evening from 7:00-10:00 PM CT to commemorate this important and historic anniversary. The event will begin at 7:00 PM at the Lakeside Shelter with some moon related crafts including an opportunity to make your very own moon dust. This will be followed by a very special moon story told by storyteller, Susan Fowler. After the story, there will be a hike down to Lincoln State Park’s very own “Moon Tree” for a special presentation. Finally, we’ll return to the Lakeside Shelter where you can take part in some moon-gazing through a telescope and some other visual aid devices.
There will also be some prizes to be given away…Moon Pies, what else would you expect? The Friends of Lincoln State Park will also be giving away free popcorn and will have some cool Lincoln State Park items available for sale.
So, load up the family and come on out to Lincoln State Park on Friday night to commemorate the anniversary of the moon landing!
WHAT: Moon Day Program at Lincoln State Park
WHERE: Lakeside Shelter
WHEN: Friday, July 19 from 7:00-10:00 PM CT
COST: $7.00/vehicle park entrance fee
