Visit the home that Lawrence County astronaut, Virgil I. “Gus” Grissom, grew up in. His boyhood home sits in the heart of Mitchell, Indiana. Inside, visitors will see time-period decorations and items that were actually owned by Gus and his family.
Tours through the home are free, but donations are welcome and will go towards keeping of the home.
See also:
Virgil I. Grissom Memorial
Grissom Monument
Join us for the GRAND OPENING of GS Courtyard Homes.
During the event:
Tour Homes
On-site Financing
Special Pricing
Food
Prizes
Super Oldies 105.5 & LiteFM 102.5 will be on location.
There will be a service to mark the 53rd anniversary of the tragic death of local astronaut and hero, Virgil I. “Gus” Grissom. Join us at Grissom’s Boyhood Home and take a moment to remember the test-launch accident that took the lives of Grissom, Ed White and Roger Chaffee.
The service will begin at 6:00 pm (the approximate time that the accident happened)
Please arrive at least 15 minutes before.
Tours of the home and light refreshments before the service.
