HYANNIS – On May 29th, former president John F. Kennedy would have turned 100 years old. A new special exhibit at the JFK Museum, “JFK at 100: Life & Legacy,” journeys through the man’s life and continuing impact on today’s world.
His visions for space travel, civil rights, nuclear non-proliferation and other hallmarks of his policy are covered thoroughly in the exhibit. But it also includes rarely-seen images of his time spent on Cape Cod during those critical years.
His college years and military service, campaigns for Congress, the Senate, and U.S. Presidency are also included in the retrospective.
John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum Executive Director John Allen
Former Senator Paul Kirk said at a reception that memories surrounding JFK and his time period often result in feelings of nostalgia for people who live through it. But Kirk said that’s not quite what Kennedy would have wanted.
“His public life was about the future and this exhibit is to remind people of this youthful, imaginative, visionary leadership that he brought to our country and the people around the world,” Kirk said.
As is central to the museum’s core offerings, the relationship the president had with Cape Cod and as a neighbor in the community will be a mainstay at the special exhibit.
Executive Director John Allen said the museum acts as an ambassador to the president’s legacy.
“It’s really an honor to be here and hear the stories from people from all over the world who have very intimate feelings and comments about president Kennedy,” Allen said.
The museum celebrates 25 years this July and will continue its speaker series throughout the summer.
Admission is $10 for adults, $7 for those 65 and older, $5 for children and free to those under 7.
Visitors may see the installation through 2018.
By ADAM FORZIATI, CapeCod.com NewsCenter
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