Leah S., State President of the North Carolina State Society Children of the American Revolution (N.C.S.C.A.R.) would like you to come go Over the Moon with her as she works to raise money for her 2026-2027 State Project.
Her primary goal is to raise $5000 to assist with the aerospace expansion at the North Carolina Aviation Museum & Hall of Fame (NCAM) in Asheboro, NC, in honor of NASA’s Apollo Program and the Moon Landing. NCAM is a volunteer supported non-profit museum, dedicated to preserving aviation and military history for generations to come. Located near the Asheboro Regional Airport, its hangars offer 20,000 square feet of military and civilian aircraft, wartime memorabilia, artwork, historically accurate aircraft models and more. In addition, the museum features exhibits on the state’s aviation pioneers and innovators.
The Hall of Fame is a key aspect of the museum, and honors individuals who have made significant contributions to aviation in North Carolina. The inductees include pilots, engineers, designers, and other aviation professionals who have helped shape the industry and advance the science of flight.
In 2006, museum officials expanded NCAM’s mission to include not only military aircraft, but historical, vintage and civilian planes and the aerospace world as well.
Her secondary goal is to raise $1776 (a nod to America 250!) to honor Félicette, the first (and only) cat to go into space. The money will be donated to a local animal shelter in Félicette’s honor to assist with adoption services for stray, abandoned or surrendered animals.
You probably just asked yourself, “What does NASA’s Apollo Program and the Moon Landing have to do with the American Revolution?” Well, Leah is glad you asked. Did you know that George Washington witnessed air travel? Yes. You heard that correctly. It wasn’t a bird. It wasn’t a plane. It wasn’t Superman. Instead, it was a hot-air balloon that lifted off from the Walnut Street Prison yard in Philadelphia! It was January 1793, and none other than President Washington himself was there to witness it.
To further understand the connection, you must realize that Leah was born on the 41st Anniversary of the Moon Landing by the Apollo 11 astronauts!!
Leah Salazar, N.C.S.C.A.R. State President 2026-2027, NorthCarolinaPresident@ncscar.org