The Summer Moon Fest kicked off earlier this week, with events at the museum and downtown running through Sunday.
WAPAKONETA, OH (WLIO) - This weekend, the Armstrong Air & Space Museum in Wapakoneta is set to commemorate the 55th anniversary of Apollo 11 with the Summer Moon Festival. Pearl Lewandowski has more on this weekend's events.
Earlier this year, visitors from all over the world came to Wapakoneta to watch the solar eclipse in the hometown of the first man to walk on the moon.
Earlier this year, visitors from all over the world came to Wapakoneta to watch the solar eclipse in the hometown of the first man to walk on the moon. The museum was a popular destination, with an estimated 5,000 people camped out on the lawn to watch the three minutes of totality.
Whether you're a space enthusiast or just looking for a fun weekend, join in on the anniversary celebration as Wapakoneta honors one of its most famous residents.
"2024, with the 55th anniversary of Apollo 11, with the eclipse as well, we got to see the Aurora Borealis this year, so there was a lot of things in terms of astronomy and space history that are going on, so it's been a really good year for the museum," said Logan Rex, curator at the Armstrong Air and Space Museum.
On Saturday, Ohio astronaut Carl Walz will be holding a meet-and-greet where kids can learn about his space career and time aboard the International Space Station.
The museum was buzzing with visitors in April for the eclipse, drawing space fans from all over. And they're gearing up for another busy weekend as they celebrate the 55th anniversary of Neil Armstrong's legendary moonwalk.
The Summer Moon Fest kicked off earlier this week, with events at the museum and downtown running through Sunday. Free activities and guided tours will allow visitors to experience the Apollo 11 mission up close, giving a glimpse into the life and achievements of Neil Armstrong.
On Saturday, Ohio astronaut Carl Walz will be holding a meet-and-greet where kids can learn about his space career and time aboard the International Space Station.
"We're just really thankful that there seems to be this great resurgence and interest in space. It's been really awesome for the museum and Wapakoneta in general," stated Rex.
Whether you're a space enthusiast or just looking for a fun weekend, join in on the anniversary celebration as Wapakoneta honors one of its most famous residents.
