Captain Avery Museum holds its 6-week Winter Luncheon Series Wednesdays at 11:30 am in January and February. Join us for engaging presentations on topics like maritime history and culture, travel, and local as well as global issues. After the presentation, guests will enjoy a luncheon of soup and bread, followed by dessert and coffee or tea.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18, 11:30 AM
Mary Ann Jung, Award-winning Actress and Smithsonian Scholar, presents SALLY RIDE – Who Wants to Be an Astronaut?
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In 1983 aboard the space shuttle Challenger, Sally Ride (1951–2012) became America’s first female astronaut and its youngest. What was it like to be our first woman in space? How did they have to modify the space shuttle? How do you eat, sleep and work in zero gravity?

Dr. Sally Ride will delight and surprise you with her unique and challenging adventures. Everyone loves trivia and game shows so get ready to blast off in an exciting competition, “Who Wants to be an Astronaut?”