Cranberry Public Library will host a curator from the Heinz History Center for a program about the Pittsburgh region’s contributions to the space race.

Curator Emily Ruby will present “From Pittsburgh to the Moon,” a presentation exploring the history of the Apollo 11 mission and its Pittsburgh connections, at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 30.

In 2019, the History Center was one of four museums in the country to host the national touring exhibition “Destination Moon” for the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission. While hosting the exhibition, the History Center uncovered information about how people and companies from Western Pennsylvania contributed to the mission.

As presented in the original Destination Moon Exhibit, program attendees will learn about how Pittsburgh area companies such as Westinghouse, North American Rockwell, and Wabtec’s Union Switch & Signal played a crucial role in the Apollo 11 mission. The presentation also will reveal how the region's innovators continue to impact the space program.

The library is presenting the program in partnership with the Cranberry Township Historical Society.

"We’re looking forward to hearing about the exhibit and our area's contributions to the success of the moon landing, which many people may not know about,” library adult services manager Megan Babal said in a statement. “We value these partnerships with our local historical societies and museums, because they allow us to provide educational programs that highlight the history of our local communities, businesses, and people."

Those interested in attending must register in advance, either online at the library’s website or by calling the library at 724-776-9100.