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Oak Ridge Today
By the People, for the People
Manhattan Project Park Marks 10-Year Anniversary
Special events planned across Oak Ridge, Tennessee to celebrate milestone.
Apr. 2, 2026 at 11:31pm
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A community reflects on the complex legacy of the Manhattan Project as the national park marking its history celebrates a milestone anniversary.Oak Ridge TodayThe Manhattan Project National Historical Park, which preserves the history and legacy of the top-secret World War II program that developed the first atomic bombs, is celebrating its 10th anniversary this month with a series of special events across Oak Ridge, Tennessee on April 30th.
Why it matters
The Manhattan Project was a pivotal moment in history that ushered in the nuclear age, and the national park helps educate the public about this complex legacy. As one of the key sites of the project, Oak Ridge played a crucial role and the anniversary events will allow the community to reflect on this history.
The details
The Manhattan Project National Historical Park was established in 2016 to preserve the history and sites associated with the top-secret World War II program that developed the first atomic bombs. The park includes facilities in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Los Alamos, New Mexico, and Hanford, Washington. To mark the 10-year anniversary, the Oak Ridge site will host a range of special events on April 30th, including guided tours, educational exhibits, and community celebrations.
- The Manhattan Project National Historical Park was established in 2016.
- The park's 10th anniversary will be celebrated on April 30, 2026.
The players
Manhattan Project National Historical Park
A national park that preserves the history and legacy of the top-secret World War II program that developed the first atomic bombs, with sites in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Los Alamos, New Mexico, and Hanford, Washington.
What’s next
The anniversary events in Oak Ridge on April 30th will be open to the public and are expected to draw large crowds interested in learning more about this pivotal moment in history.
The takeaway
The 10th anniversary of the Manhattan Project National Historical Park serves as an important reminder of the complex legacy of the nuclear age and the crucial role that Oak Ridge played in the development of the first atomic bombs. The community events will provide an opportunity for reflection and education about this transformative period.
