Christa McAuliffe Video Archive


This interview with Christa was conducted on the Channel 12 program “Speaking of Concord” in early July, 1985, after Christa was named one of the ten finalists and before she was named Teacher in Space. The interview is conducted by Elinor Thornton.

This interview with Christa was done in mid August, 1985, on the Channel 12 program “Speaking of Concord” after she was named “Teacher in Space.” Elinor Thornton is the interviewer.

This is a clip of the Lions Cup Parade held in Concord the day after she was named “Teacher in Space.” Announcers are Harvey Smith and Jim Rivers, recorded by Channel 12, Concord.

This video is of the festivities at Christa McAuliffe Day in Concord, held in mid August, 1985, including Christa conducting the Never’s Band. It was recorded by Channel 12, Concord.

The Concord School District meet before school starts for the year, as the district says good bye to Christa McAuliffe. Recorded early September, 1985, by Channel 12 Concord.

Christa says good-bye to the seniors she was supposed to teach at Concord High School in September, 1985. Recorded by Channel 12 Concord.

Christa wasn’t the only outstanding teacher at Concord High School. This program profiles some of the others, as well as Christa. Hosted by Karen Smith and produced by Channel 12 Concord.

This video is a compilation of things related to the launch of Challenger that was used during Channel 12’s coverage of the launch.

This is the Memorial Service held for Christa on the State House Plaza, Friday January 31, 1986, as aired live on Channel 12 Concord.

Huston Memorial Service for Challenger Crew

One year after the Challenger Disaster, some of the people closely tied to the events look back at their experience and what it meant.

Concord High School Auditorium is dedicated to Christa McAuliffe.

The dedication ceremony for the opening of the Christa McAuliffe Planetarium in Concord, New Hampshire, June 21, 1990. Recorded by Channel 12.