SR-71 Blackbird: Cold War Superstar

We’re not being stealthy about sharing this news: Retired U.S. Air Force Colonel Buz Carpenter and Fuel Creative, Inc. Managing Director Todd Hervey are teaming up to give you an 85,000-foot view of the record-breaking aircraft suspended in our Speed exhibition.

At our October 1 Sunrise Science, these aviation experts will discuss the history, mechanics and impact of the SR-71, a Cold War-era reconnaissance jet whose 25-year run defended the United States around the world. Carpenter will reflect on his military experience in the skies as a SR-71 instructor pilot and Hervey will share insights learned through his documentary “Blackbird: Legacy of Innovation.”

Take flight to the Science Museum and begin October with this discussion on one of our campus’ most impressive exhibits!

Sunrise Science

• Who: Buz Carpenter, Retired USAF Colonel and Udvar-Hazy Center Docent, and Todd Hervey, Fuel Creative, Inc. Co-Owner/Managing Director
• When: Wednesday, October 1, 8 a.m.
• Where: Science Museum of Virginia, 2500 W. Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23220

Registration Information

Sunrise Science begins at 8 a.m. Doors open at 7:30 a.m. so you can grab a complimentary cup of coffee or tea to enjoy during the talk. Each presentation includes time for audience questions at the end. The event will conclude by 9 a.m. so you can continue on with your day, but with a little extra science to fill your cup of knowledge!

Sunrise Science events are free. Tickets are capped due to fixed seating in The Dome. Guests will be asked to fill all available seats.

All guests, including members, should make a reservation on the Science Museum’s website prior to the event. Tickets will only be available at the door if the event is not sold out. If you reserved tickets and can’t attend, please contact Guest Services at [email protected] or 804.864.1400 so we can make those spaces available for other guests.

Science Museum exhibitions are not open during Sunrise Science events.