On a Mission: The History of US Women Astronauts with Smithsonian Curator Emerita Valerie Neal
Thu, Apr 02
|Virtual/On-Demand
Meet the Author is a virtual program and is available on-demand following the event. It is sponsored by Friends of Fauquier Library and made possible through the Library Speaker's Consortium.
Time & Location
Apr 02, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Virtual/On-Demand
About the event
A Library Speakers Consortium and Smithsonian Institution Collaboration. Join us for an exhilarating journey through the history of US women astronauts with Valerie Neal, emerita curator from the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum and expert on human spaceflight. On a Mission: The Smithsonian History of US Women Astronauts spans 45 years and 61 astronauts to share the epic journeys of women who made space for themselves in a male-dominated field.
Valerie Neal interviewed many of the US women astronauts to bring their experiences to life. She offers a culturally insightful history of their achievements, the challenges they've faced, and their distinctive stories. Register now to take part in this inspirational discussion! Valerie Neal is a space historian and Curator Emerita at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum in Washington DC. Valerie Neal holds Ph.D. and M.A. degrees in American Studies and a B.A. degree in English and History.