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The Hindenburg Experience

2026-07-11 14:00:00 2026-07-11 15:15:00 America/New_York The Hindenburg Experience Come and experience the last flight of the Hindenburg from Frankfurt, Germany to Lakehurst, NJ in 1937. Please join us through your imagination on a trip through Hindenburg's history. Manchester Branch -

Saturday, July 11
2:00pm - 3:15pm

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Come and experience the last flight of the Hindenburg from Frankfurt, Germany to Lakehurst, NJ in 1937. Please join us through your imagination on a trip through Hindenburg's history.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Lectures & Discussion |

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Manchester Branch
Phone: (732) 657-7600
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Mon, Jul 27 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jul 28 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jul 29 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jul 30 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jul 31 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 01 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 02 Closed
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Ages 2-5. Join the Manchester Branch for a fun obstacle course. Registration Required.
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