Each winter, the John White Series offers Museum supporters and the Northwest Montana community a chance to escape the frigid weather, enjoy fellowship with other Series-goers over a cup of coffee or cookie, and learn something new about the world around us.

Published for the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 lunar mission, Moonbound tells the monumental story of the moon and the men who went there first. With vibrant images and meticulous attention to detail, historian and local graphic novelist Jonathan Fetter-Vorm conjures the long history of the visionaries, stargazers, builders, and adventurers who sent Apollo 11 on its legendary voyage. To wrap up to 2020 John White Series, Fetter-Vorm will discuss the challenge of adapting an event of such magnitude, the months of hard work that goes into such a project, some little-known facts about the mission itself, and all the meticulous research that went into his book.

The John White Speaker Series honors beloved Central School bell ringer and custodian John White, the son of a Texas slave, who served at Central School for over 30 years. He knew all the students, and they knew and respected him, as did the citizens of Kalispell in the 1920s through the 50s. John White graduated from Flathead County High School in 1922 and became perhaps the most remembered figure in the history of Central School.

All five presentations in the Series are at 2:00 PM on alternate Sundays at the Northwest Montana History Museum, 124 2nd Ave E. in Kalispell. Tickets are available at the Museum, Monday through Friday, 10 to 5, or at the door before each event. Last year's Series broke attendance records, so advanced purchase is recommended. Call 406-756-8381 for more information.