The Historic New Hampshire Grave Site That Not Enough People Visit

New Hampshire’s history is full of interesting people and places. You can see living history in the form of forests and parks that dot the landscape. But, today we’re remembering a New Hampshire woman who we lost far too young. She was laid to rest here in the Granite State and we’d like to take a moment to remember her.

On January 28th, 1986, the NASA Shuttle Challenger set out for its tenth flight to space.

Aboard the shuttle were seven crew members, which consisted of 5 astronauts and 2 payload specialists. These crew members were people who had specific skills and who were specially trained to take part in the mission.

One of these payload specialists was Christa McAuliffe, a social studies teacher from Concord High School in New Hampshire.

McAuliffe was selected to be the first teacher in space out of more than 11,500 applicants.

But, the morning of the launch was unusually cold.

As a result of the cold, important seals allowed pressurized burning gas to enter into other areas of the structure. 73 seconds after takeoff, the Shuttle Challenger broke apart mid-flight killing everyone on board.

Today, there's a memorial to the Challenger in Arlington National Cemetery, which is where some of those on board have been laid to rest.

However, Christa McAuliffe was laid to rest in Calvary Cemetery on N. Main Street in Concord, New Hampshire.

Christa McAuliffe was truly a pioneer. And she understood the importance of education. She had a vision and worked hard to make that vision a reality through her teaching, her message and her efforts to become the first teacher in space. You can visit her grave at Calvary Cemetery. When you do, take a moment to consider her bravery.

For more New Hampshire history, check out these 12 photos that show what life was like a very long time ago!

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The Historic New Hampshire Grave Site That Not Enough People Visit

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