To celebrate the life and achievements of NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson, the Greenbrier Historical Society will be hosting a weekend of community activities aimed at recognizing her life and legacy and inspiring the next generation of scientists and thinkers. These events will take place at the Schoolhouse Hotel in White Sulphur Springs the weekend of August 26th, which would be her 104th birthday and West Virginia's designated Katherine Johnson Day.
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Born in White Sulphur Springs, Katherine Coleman Johnson was one of the first Black female engineers at NASA and her pioneering work on John Glenn’s orbital mission in 1962 consolidated her reputation as an outstanding mathematician. Her life and story has earned her countless awards and recognitions, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2016, and has inspired works such as the book & movie Hidden Figures.

To read more about her remarkable life and work, you can visit the Katherine Johnson Foundation website or read her biography on the NASA website.

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This event is a celebration as well as a fundraiser for GHS.  A percentage of net profits will go toward scholarships for students graduating high school and pursuing careers in the fields of math and science. Proceeds will also support the education programs of Greenbrier Historical Society.  In honor of Katherine Johnson and the tremendous work she accomplished in this field, consider making a donation.

Thank you to our weekend sponsors!

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​Gold Level Sponsors:

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Silver Level Sponsors:

Events

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​Friday:

• 7:30pm - Pamela Barry's award-winning one-act play, a retelling of Katherine Johnson's life performed by Neely Seams and Danny Seams, Azimuth Angles, Orbit Calculations, Trajectories, Moon Landing: "The Right Stuff" at the Schoolhouse Hotel with refreshments provided for a brief birthday celebration in honor of Katherine Johnson's 104th birthday
  
• Display of WV Middle School students' “Reaching for the Moon” Graphic Art Competition​ in the Schoolhouse Hotel during the play and reception
  
• Self-guided driving/walking tour map of notable locations in Katherine Johnson's life in White Sulphur Springs

Saturday:

• 10:00 am - ​​Moderated discussion & My Remarkable Journey: A Memoir book signing with daughters of Katherine Johnson, Joylette Hylick & Katherine Moore at the Schoolhouse Hotel with light refreshments provided
• Self-guided driving/walking tour map of notable locations in Katherine Johnson's life in White Sulphur Springs
• 1:00-4:00 pm - Historic walking tour of downtown Lewisburg provided by the Greenbrier Historical Society
• 1:00-4:00 pm- Self-guided tour at the North House Museum in Lewisburg, with opportunities to view numerous exhibits related to Greenbrier Valley history

A special thanks to the sponsors who make these events possible!

Discussion & Book Signing​ Sponsor:

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Driving Tour Sponsors:

Tickets

**For Greenbrier Historical Society membership or group rates on tickets, please call (304) 645-3398.**
Group rates: 4-7 people: 25% off; 8-11 people: 35% off; 12+ people: 50% off

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2 Day Ticket - $150
Includes:

• Friday Play & Refreshments
• Saturday Talk & Book Signing
• Book (My Remarkable Journey: A Memoir) & Bag
• Self-Guided Driving/Walking Tour Map
• GHS Historic Lewisburg Walking Tour (see below to reserve your time)
• GHS North House Museum Self-Guided Tour

Friday Event Ticket - $60
Includes:

• Friday Play & Refreshments​​
• Self-Guided Driving/Walking Tour Map

Student 1-Day Ticket - $30
Includes:

• Everything that comes with either Friday or Saturday event tickets

​Student 2 Day Ticket - $50 (Must show student ID)
Includes:

• Friday Play & Refreshments
• Saturday Talk & Book Signing
• Book (My Remarkable Journey: A Memoir) & Bag
• Self-Guided Driving/Walking Tour Map
• GHS Historic Lewisburg Walking Tour (see below to reserve your time)
• GHS North House Museum Self-Guided Tour

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Saturday Event Ticket - $100
Includes:

• Saturday Talk & Book Signing​
• Book (My Remarkable Journey: A Memoir) & Bag
• Self-Guided Driving/Walking Tour Map
• GHS Historic Lewisburg Walking Tour (see below to reserve your time)
• GHS North House Museum Self-Guided Tour​​

***There are no physical tickets to this event. At the check-in desk, simply give the name your tickets were reserved under.***

*If selecting 2 Day or Saturday tickets, please see below to reserve your walking tour time.*

Additional support for the Katherine Johnson Weekend activities provided by: