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Discovery Briefing | Unlocking the Truth: The Authentication of the JFK Lectern

Friday, February 2, 2024
6:30 pm
โ€“8:30 pm
*Requires Registration

Explore the intersection of space and conservation research with us!

Suggested Explorer Level | Advanced to seasoned explorer.

Innovation and Discovery Circle members are invited to attend an exciting event highlighting an important figure behind human spaceflight. They will embark on a journey through the conclusive authentication of the famed lectern from which John F. Kennedy delivered his historic moon-shot speech. In 2023, Space Center Houston silenced the debate surrounding this significant artifact by ensuring the lecternโ€™s authenticity was thoroughly investigated and confirmed.

Our members will experience an evening of captivation with testimony by our esteemed curation leader, Curator and Director of Collections Paul Spana, together with renowned furniture conservation expert from Pine Art Conservation, Steven Pine. These tales will detail how they embarked on a diligent investigation, authentication and restoration process that preserved the lecternโ€™s historical integrity and allowed Space Center Houston the opportunity to present the true story of this remarkable artifact.

Registration

Space for this event is very limited. Please reserve your seats today by contacting us at 281-244-2105 or by email at [email protected]

Innovation Circle supporters, Contibutor-level members and Patron-level members can reserve up to 4 seats for Discovery Briefing events. Supporter-level members can reserve up to 2 seats.

Interested in becoming a member or increasing the level of your existing membership? Learn more.

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