Open House: Celebrating the Centennial of Native Son Walter Cronkite’s Birth

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Walter Cronkite was born November 4, 1916, and 100 years later, we are celebrating at the Walter Cronkite Memorial! Join us from 10 am to 4:30 pm for an open house on Saturday, November 5.

The open house includes screenings of the “And That’s The Way It Is” trilogy of films, the unveiling of the Apollo 11 sculpture by Missouri Western’s artist-in-residence, Eric Fuson, an opportunity to record your memories of Walter, an astronaut suit on loan from NASA, and guided tours of the memorial.

Guided tours will take place at 10:30 am, 1:30 pm, and 3:30 pm.

The “And That’s The Way It Is” trilogy will be screened in the Kemper Recital Hall at 12:00 pm, 1:30 pm, and 3:00 pm.

Admission is always free.

Questions?  Please call (816) 271-4119.

 

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