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HEMPHILL, TX – The Patricia Huffman Smith NASA Museum is honored to host Frank Hughes, who served as NASA’s Chief of Space Flight Training, on Friday, March 21, 2025.Hughes will offer presentations to school groups in the museum’s auditorium and will sign copies of his book, ‘The Great Apollo Train Wreck,’ in the main gallery.ContinueContinue reading “‘Remembering Columbia’ Museum to host fmr. Chief of NASA Space Flight Training”

HEMPHILL, TX – The Patricia Huffman Smith NASA Museum ‘Remembering Columbia’ is excited to announce the launch of a new content-rich website. This marks the first major redesign of http://www.NASAColumbiaMuseum.com since 2016.A clean look, new interactive features, and plenty of photos and videos will help tell the story of the ‘Remembering Columbia’ Museum.”Visitors from aroundContinueContinue reading “‘Remembering Columbia’ Museum announces launch of new website”

HEMPHILL, TX – The Patricia Huffman Smith NASA Museum will honor the legacy of the Space Shuttle Columbia with two days of special events planned to commemorate the 22nd anniversary of the tragedy that unfolded in the skies over East Texas. On Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, the public is invited to the museum in Hemphill,ContinueContinue reading “East Texas museum to mark 22nd anniversary of Shuttle Columbia tragedy”

HEMPHILL, TX – The Patricia Huffman Smith NASA Museum is now accepting applications for its 2025 ‘Remembering Columbia’ Memorial Scholarship, awarded to students pursuing a college degree in a STEAM field. As part of its mission, ‘Friends of the Museum’ established this annual program to recognize an incoming college freshman student who has demonstrated leadershipContinueContinue reading “Applications accepted for annual ‘Remembering Columbia’ Memorial Scholarship”

HEMPHILL, TX – The Patricia Huffman Smith NASA Museum ‘Remembering Columbia’ is proud to announce the 5th annual Galactic Gala on Saturday, September 28, 2024. Organized by Friends of the PHS NASA Museum, the black-tie event will celebrate the museum’s impact in the community and efforts to inspire young people to pursue careers in STEAMContinueContinue reading “‘Remembering Columbia’ museum sets date for annual gala fundraiser celebration”

HEMPHILL, TX – The Patricia Huffman Smith NASA Museum is pleased to announce Chalee Gibbs as the recipient of its 2024 ‘Remembering Columbia’ Memorial Scholarship. Gibbs, a recent graduate of Hemphill High School, has been accepted to Stephen F. Austin State University and plans to attend in the Fall. On Wednesday, ‘Remembering Columbia’ Museum boardContinueContinue reading “2024 recipient selected for ‘Remembering Columbia’ memorial scholarship”

HEMPHILL, TX – School groups will have the opportunity to schedule a one-of-a-kind field trip to the Patricia Huffman Smith NASA Museum ‘Remembering Columbia’ the week of May 13-17. That Monday through Friday, the museum in Hemphill will host Herb Baker, who worked at NASA for 42 years. Interested groups should contact the museum toContinueContinue reading “Area school groups invited to reserve personalized field trip with longtime NASA employee”

HEMPHILL, TX – A surprise chill in the air didn’t seem to be a damper for the excitement surrounding the annual ‘Remembering Columbia’ NASA Museum Benefit Golf Tournament on Saturday, April 20, 2024. 48 players hit the links at the beautiful Cypress Bend Resort along the shores of Toledo Bend Reservoir in Many, Louisiana. TheContinueContinue reading “Winners announced for 5th ‘Remembering Columbia’ NASA Museum Benefit Golf Tournament”

HEMPHILL, TX – Golfers of all skill levels are invited to hit the links for a great cause at one of the most renowned waterfront golf courses in western Louisiana and eastern Texas. On Saturday, April 20, 2024, the recently remodeled Cypress Bend Resort on Toledo Bend Lake in Many, Louisiana will host a golfContinueContinue reading “Golf tournament to benefit Hemphill ‘Remembering Columbia’ museum”

HEMPHILL, TX – The Patricia Huffman Smith NASA Museum is accepting applications for its annual ‘Remembering Columbia’ Memorial Scholarship awarded to students pursuing a college degree in a STEAM field. As part of its mission, ‘Friends of the Museum’ has established this program to recognize an incoming college freshman student who has demonstrated leadership andContinueContinue reading “Applications now accepted for 2024 ‘Remembering Columbia’ Memorial Scholarship”