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HEMPHILL, TX – The Patricia Huffman Smith NASA Museum will honor the legacy of the Space Shuttle Columbia with special events planned on the 21st anniversary of the tragedy that unfolded in the skies over East Texas. On Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024, the public is invited to the museum in Hemphill, Texas to take partContinueContinue reading “East Texas museum to mark 21st anniversary of Shuttle Columbia tragedy”

HEMPHILL, TX – Hemphill ISD high school art students will again display their artwork in the museum as part of a special fundraiser through the end of February. 37 pieces of space-themed artwork from teacher Heidy Griffin’s classes will be on display in the main gallery and will be auctioned off. In a wonderful gestureContinueContinue reading “‘Remembering Columbia’ Museum to showcase student artwork in February”

HEMPHILL, TX – Senior leadership of the Johnson Space Center in Houston held a retreat on November 7, 2023 at the ‘Remembering Columbia’ Museum. Organized by Director Vanessa Wyche, the visit to Hemphill gave JSC employees an opportunity to tour the museum, meet board members and staff, and learn about the close partnership between theContinueContinue reading “Johnson Space Center senior leadership hold retreat at ‘Remembering Columbia’ Museum”

HEMPHILL, TX – The Patricia Huffman Smith NASA Museum ‘Remembering Columbia’ is proud to announce the 4th annual Galactic Gala on Saturday, October 7, 2023. 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 Galactic Gala celebration”

HEMPHILL, TX – Kendall Murry, a graduating senior from Shelbyville High School, is the recipient of the 2023 ‘Remembering Columbia’ Memorial Scholarship. A project of the Patricia Huffman Smith NASA Museum in Hemphill, Texas, the scholarship is awarded annually to students pursuing a college degree in a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts or Mathematics) field.ContinueContinue reading “Recipient selected for ‘Remembering Columbia’ memorial scholarship”

HEMPHILL, TX – The 20th anniversary of the Space Shuttle Columbia tragedy and the legacy of its final crew will be honored with a public, multi-day commemoration event in East Texas.A full slate of events from January 30 to February 1, themed ‘STS-107: Still Our Mission 20 Years later,’ aim to engage and inform membersContinueContinue reading “East Texas museum to mark 20th anniversary of Shuttle Columbia tragedy”

HEMPHILL, TX – The annual Shuttle Columbia Memorial Robotics competition will return on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, in conjunction with remembrance activities planned for the 20th anniversary of the Space Shuttle Columbia tragedy. Sponsored by the Patricia Huffman Smith NASA Museum ‘Remembering Columbia’ in Hemphill, the competition is open to high schools from surrounding communitiesContinueContinue reading “High school teams invited to compete in Space Shuttle Columbia Memorial Robotics Competition”

HEMPHILL, TX – Spectacular spring weather treated teams of golfers competing in the 4th annual ‘Remembering Columbia’ NASA Museum Benefit Golf Tournament. The scramble, held Saturday, April 9, 2022 at Cypress Bend Resort in Many, Louisiana, supports the educational initiatives of the Patricia Huffman Smith NASA Museum ‘Remembering Columbia.’ Seven, four-person teams hit the linksContinueContinue reading “Winners announced for 4th ‘Remembering Columbia’ NASA Museum Benefit Golf Tournament”

HEMPHILL, TX – Picture-perfect weather along the shores of Toledo Bend Reservoir provided an incredible setting for the teams of golfers competing in the 3rd annual ‘Remembering Columbia’ NASA Museum Benefit Golf Tournament. The scramble, held Saturday, April 24, 2021 at Cypress Bend Resort in Many, Louisiana, supports the educational initiatives of the Patricia HuffmanContinueContinue reading “Winners announced for 3rd ‘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, October 10, 2020, Cypress Bend Resort on Toledo Bend Lake in Many, Louisiana will host a golf tournament benefiting theContinueContinue reading “2nd annual golf tournament to benefit Hemphill ‘Remembering Columbia’”