History at High Noon: Operation Bumblebee

Speaker: Lorraine Makey, Manager of the Missiles and More Museum on Topsail Island

Location: Zoom

Your favorite virtual lunchtime lecture series is back! Join us as we kick off the latest installment of History at High Noon by hearing about Operation Bumblebee. On a barrier island off the coast of North Carolina stand seven concrete towers, a lonely testament to a top secret project. In the late 1940s, US Navy secret experiments created a new type of propulsion that revolutionized how we protected our Navy ships. Additionally, these barrier-breaking discoveries enabled jets’ flights into the supersonic reaches of outer space. This is the incredible story of Operation Bumblebee.

For questions, please contact Stacey Smith at (919) 814-7032.

Speaker Bio: Lorraine Makey is the new manager at the Missiles and More Museum. She brings three years’ experience at the museum and more than 10 years of service in the community. A self-proclaimed history enthusiast, avid reader, and lover of sunshine, she delights in uncovering stories from the past while seeking out present-day adventures. Her deep appreciation for history drives her to explore its narratives, gaining insight into the present and ensuring her commitment to keeping history alive.