The Polio Vaccine Story

Before vaccines transformed public health, polio stood as one of the most terrifying diseases of the twentieth century — striking without warning, paralyzing children, and leaving families and communities living in fear. On Sunday, January 25, the Packard Proving Grounds invites you to revisit this crucial moment in history with our Historical Speaker Series' The Polio Vaccine Story, presented by historian and former Parke-Davis engineer Don Calliban.

This compelling program explores the race to stop polio, the groundbreaking work behind the Salk vaccine, and the essential role Parke-Davis played in manufacturing and distributing a cure that changed the world. Don Calliban brings a rare combination of firsthand industry insight and deep historical knowledge, offering a vivid look at the people, innovation, and determination that ended one of the era’s greatest public health crises.

Join us for an afternoon of knowledge, reflection, and appreciation for the scientific triumph that reshaped the future of medicine.

Sunday, January 25 | 1–2 p.m.
$5 for not-yet members | FREE for members

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