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Check out this fantastic tour hosted by J.D Iles for his Hidden Landmark series!
Hidden Landmarks is a series created on Facebook that showcases places like historical sites and museums in Elmira, Corning, and The Finger Lakes.
S3 – E9 : Wings of Eagles Discovery Center
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
In addition to the new exhibit, Mars Base Eagle, visitors may experience the new Rover Mission Escape Room.
Objective: Exit Rover and Restore Communications
You are on the surface of Mars in your rover. You and your team have been sent to an equipment drop location at the very edge of Endurance Crater. The drop includes the equipment needed to power-up a new communications antenna. This antenna operates in all of Mars’s weather conditions – even dust storms. Without the antenna, communications with Earth will not be possible for over a year due to a satellite failure over this portion of the planet.
You try to unlock and open the door, but there is a malfunction. Before the dust storm hits in one hour, you will need to find the manual override key to exit the rover, access the equipment, and power-up the antenna. The coming dust storm is forecast to last 4 to 5 months, and without the antenna, you will not be able to see, to navigate back to base.
Will you and your friends be able to power-up the antenna and restore communications for Mars Base Eagle before the dust storm strikes? Or, will you be hopelessly lost in the storm, unable to return?
You have 60 minutes to complete the mission, so please have everyone in your group arrive early and plan to spend at least 1 hour and 15 minutes at Wings of Eagles.
The level of difficulty for this room is appropriate for ages 12 and up.
Cost: $ 28 non-members, $ 25 for Wings of Eagles Discovery Center Members. Discount for groups of 8 people and over.
You must have a minimum of 2 players, maximum of 10. Larger groups of 8 to 10 have an advantage, but only if you work as a team.
If you do not book all openings, other players will be added to fill your group size
Dates available, Currently booking now thru July 6
Tuesdays, Wed, Thurs 9 AM to 8 PM, and
Saturdays at 6 PM, 7:30 PM, & 9 PM
First call, first served. To book: Call 585-278-4456
Check out the Finger Lakes Region Itinerary:
http://www.historicalaviationtrail.com/index.php/itineraries
Doing some Spring cleaning? Downsizing your craft or fabric collection? Wings of Eagles will be opening a Makerspace in the Spring and is looking for donations of materials/items that can be used by makers in our Lego, Craft, Sewing, Technology and Robotics spaces. What exactly is a Makerspace? Simply, a makerspace is a place in which people can gather to work on projects while sharing ideas, equipment, and knowledge. Watch for news about our opening! Feel free to drop your donations at the museum during normal working hours. Have questions? Email Nicky Burt or Chris Ashdown.
Mark your calendar! #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving, is November 28th. Our goal is to show the world that Wings of Eagles supporters have heart. Your generosity allows us to preserve history and inspire today’s youth to be ready for tomorrow’s needs. Donate: http://www.wingsofeagles.com/support-us/
No matter how you join in, our goal is to hear from as many Wings of Eagles friends on #GivingTuesday as possible, proving just what we all are capable of doing when we all act together! Show the world that Wings of Eagles supporters have heart, and show our area’s youth how much you believe in them by giving back on #GivingTuesday in support of the educational programs and activities at Wings of Eagles. Your generosity allows us to preserve history and inspire today’s youth to be ready for tomorrow’s needs.
At the 3rd Annual Salute to Veterans event, Kelly Harkness and her father, David, were honored when each was given a Quilt of Valor, a hand-made quilt awarded to veterans for their military service. Dave Harkness has been a dedicated long-term volunteer at Wings of Eagles, and we thank him for his service. To learn more about the event, see the WETM news report. Visit the Salute! website for more information about their support and services. Interested in learning more about Quilts of Valor? The local chapter, Southern Tier Quilts of Valor, in Corning, NY, presented quilts to Dave and Kelly.