Glass, Drinking
Object number2019.56.1
Date1969
OriginApollo, PA
MediumGlass; Paint
Credit LineTransfer from Apollo Area Historical Society
DescriptionBlue glass commemorative drinking glass. There is a painted design around the center of the glass.DimensionsHeight x Diameter: 3.25 × 2.75 in. (8.3 × 7 cm)InscriptionsThe text without any pictures in its space states " 'THAT'S ONE SMALL STEP / FOR A MAN; / ONE GIANT LEAP FOR / MANKIND.' / NEIL A. ARMSTRONG / JULY 20, 1969". To the proper left of the quote is the text box with the astronaut climbing down the ladder. The text next to the astronaut states "FIRST / MAN / ON / THE / MOON". The last bit of text is next to the lunar module and it states "APOLLO / 11 / APOLLO, PA".
Historical NotesGlass produced to commemorate the Apollo 11 mission. Apollo, Pennsylvania, the only place in the world named Apollo at the time of the Apollo missions, closely followed the space race. But when Neil Armstrong became the first human to walk on the Moon during the Apollo 11 mission, it caused a frenzy of excitement in this small community in Armstrong County. Townspeople held a large parade on July 21st, special commemorative envelopes and glasses were made, the town sponsored a special commemorative stamp ceremony, and the astronauts were named honorary citizens of the town. But the most unique celebration happened the day of the Moon landing. Members of the Apollo Fire Department traveled to Moon Township, north of Pittsburgh, dressed as astronauts, planted a flag on “Moon soil,” and brought a sample of soil back to Apollo. Many of these celebrations continued for decades.
Related person
Neil Alden Armstrong
(1930 - 2012)
On View
Not on view
1969
1905
1998
Phoenix Glass Company
Federal Glass Company
1968-2001
