Topic: 3/12-22: Goddard First Launch Centennial (MA)
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 56137 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 02-21-2026 10:39 AM
The Museum of Worcester, the EcoTarium, Clark University and Worcester Polytechnic Institute have announced a slate of events commemorating the centennial of Robert Goddard's first liquid-fueled rocket launch.
The events include a new exhibit about Goddard at the Museum of Worcester, a gathering at the original launch site, seminars at the universities and a celebration of Goddard's legacy at the Hanover Theater.
The Goddard house, which is not regularly open to the public, will also host tours as part of the centennial.
The Week at a Glance:
Thursday, March 12 Museum of Worcester: Robert Goddard Exhibit VIP Event
Friday, March 13 Worcester EcoTarium Visitor Reception
Monday, March 16 Launch Site Event - Auburn, MA 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Model Rockets Launched Across the Country Museum of Worcester: Robert Goddard Exhibit Public Opening
Tuesday, March 17 - Saturday, March 21 National Space Trail Tours Goddard House Tours and Presentations 10:00 am - 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Sunday, March 22 Goddard Celebration at Hanover Theater 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Doors Open at 3:30 pm
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 56137 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 03-13-2026 06:07 PM
Important notice:
Due to a severe weather alert for Monday, March 16, the launch celebration has been moved up two days.
The events that had been scheduled for Monday have now been rescheduled for Saturday (March 14), including the launch site event with astronaut Al Sacco.
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 56137 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 03-14-2026 12:07 PM
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posted 02-21-2026 10:39 AM
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