David Barnhill and Stephen Yogi Rueff are creators of the Spies and Space, which will
be shown at the museum this summer. Their discussion will highlight the years after
WWII from 1947 to 1991, when the United States and the Soviet Union were dubbed
“superpowers”. As each country vied for dominance, the innovations and scientific
advancement became enticements for illicit espionage activity. Both the US and the
USSR sought to demonstrate their supremacy by initiating a race to outer space,
conducting covert espionage and building up immense nuclear arsenals. This
discussion will focus on how the real world drama and intrigue of the international
espionage, and the fascination with outer space seeped into American and Soviet
popular culture during the Cold War.
*Please Note: This program takes place on a Wednesday evening (5/28)

Admission is $12.00 per person for non-members and $8.00 for Wright Museum Members, unless otherwise
noted. Programs will be held in the museum’s DuQuoin Education Center. We strongly encourage you to
reserve seats well ahead of time by registering online or calling (603)569-1212. Please note: payment is
required at time of reservation.
Most programs begin at 7:00 p.m. and take place at the museum unless otherwise noted. The museum’s
doors open one hour before programs begin. Visit www.wrightmuseum.org for complete descriptions of each
program.

Wright Museum of WW II / 77 Center Street / Wolfeboro NH