Head to Hammond Public Library for this free preview screening of an excerpt from the upcoming American Experience documentary Chasing the Moon, coming to WTTW on July 8.

Experience the thrilling era of the space race, from its earliest days to the 1969 moon landing. A fascinating mix of scientific innovation, political calculation, media spectacle and personal drama, the series brings the Space Age to vivid life. The screening will be followed by a discussion, and refreshments will be provided.

This is a free event.