10/03/2026
This weekend!! The Robert Goddard Centennial Celebration is March 14th and 16th! Don't miss a ton of fun! Check out our event details at https://goddard100th.org/
The Dr. Robert Goddard Centennial Weekend is finally here. Click below for additional details including available parking lots. There will be no on site parking at either event with the exception of handicap parking.
https://www.auburnma.gov/839/Robert-Goddard-Centennial
List of Speakers for Centennial Events
Saturday March 14th - Goddard Park 10:30 a.m.
Welcome
High School student (journal)
Senator Michael Moore
Representative Paul Frost
Formal dedication of the bridge
Select Board Chair, Anne Cavanaugh
Dori Vecchio, Town Manager
Stephen Beinar (his father witnessed the rocket launch)
*{Formal rededication of Goddard Park}*
Travis Wohlrab, Public Engagement Official, Goddard Space Flight Center
Auburn High School Student (journal reading)
Monday March 16th – Pakachoag Golf Course 1:30 p.m.
Welcome
Anne Cavanaugh, Select Board Chair
Sophia Glidden, Auburn High School Student (Cherry Tree Reading)
Travis Wohlrab, Public Engagement Official, Goddard Space Flight Center
ACT 1 – Cherry Tree - Live History USA
Kevin Schindler, Author, Robert Goddard’s Massachusetts
State Senator Michael Moore
State Representative Paul Frost
ACT 2 – Launch - Live History USA
** ~ 2:30 p.m.
Rev. Dr. Thomas John Hastings - Post Launch Reading (his father witnessed the rocket launch)
Grace J. Wang, President, WPI
Dr. Al Sacco, Jr., American chemical engineer who flew as a Payload Specialist on the Space Shuttle Columbia on Shuttle mission STS-73 in 1995.
Auburn High School Chorus
Joseph Morgan, Auburn High School Student (journal reading)
If you have questions call 508-832-7720
