Grissom Birthday Bash Coming in April

(Bonne Terre, MO) A Birthday celebration for one of the United States first 7 astronauts, Virgil "Gus" Grissom, will be held at the SApace Museum and Grissom Center at Bonne Terre in April. The Director of the Museum, Earl Mullins, says he wants to bring in a couple of current day astronauts to speak at the event.

Mullins explains he hopes to bring the pair to the Parkland because of current developments in the space industry. The Space Museum is located at 118 East School Street in Bonne Terre. You can find out more about programs and events at the center, and sign up for the new rocketry club, by calling 573-358-1200.