A Night at The Explorers Club with Richard Wiese

Since its inception, members of The Explorers Club have dedicated themselves to the mission of exploring land, sea, air, and space. The hallmarks of pioneering 20th century exploration have come to be recognized as the Club's "Famous Firsts." Robert Peary, the Club's third president, and Matthew Henson "discovered" the North Pole in 1909. The discovery of the South Pole by member Roald Amundsen followed soon after in 1911. Club Members Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay were the first to summit Mt. Everest in 1953, and the lowest point on Earth, Mariana Trench, was attained by our Honorary President Don Walsh and Club Fellow Jacques Piccard in 1960. Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins reached the moon in 1969 carrying The Explorers Club Flag.

Join us for an unforgettable evening at The Westport Library on August 15 as we celebrate the spirit of exploration with "A Night at The Explorers Club." The event will be hosted by Westport/Weston's own Richard Wiese, president emeritus of The Explorers Club and host of the multi-Emmy-winning TV show "Born to Explore.”

Joining Richard on stage will be an extraordinary lineup of explorers, including Lhapsa Sherpa, who holds the record for the most Everest summits by a woman; Dr. Nina Lanza, principal investigator on the Mars Rover's ChemCam; and astronaut Richard Garriott, current president of The Explorers Club and a pioneer in private space exploration along with other notable world-class explorers.

This event promises to be an inspiring celebration of the past, present, and future of exploration. Don't miss this unique opportunity to hear firsthand accounts of incredible adventures and groundbreaking discoveries from some of the world's most intrepid explorers. Mark your calendars and join us for an evening of exploration and discovery at The Westport Library.

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