Days of Peace and Remembrance

White paper bags and origami sandhill cranes along the edge of a river.
Each year, the park hosts commemoration events to mark the atomic bombings of Japan by the United States during the waning days of WWII.

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A park ranger stands in front of a large brass bell at dawn.
Oak Ridge Bell Ringing

Oak Ridge hosts the ringing of the International Friendship Bell on Aug. 6, the anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima.

A pond in a city park with luminarias lining the perimeter.
Los Alamos Lights for Peace

Los Alamos hosts a reflection and remembrance event on Aug. 8.

Several dozen people gather in a city park at sunset.
Hanford Lights for Peace

Hanford hosts a Lights for Peace in the Tri-Cities, Washington on Aug. 9, the anniversary of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki.

 

Last updated: July 5, 2024

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Manhattan Project National Historical Park
c/o NPS Intermountain Regional Office
P.O. Box 25287

Denver, CO 80225-0287

Phone:

Hanford: 509.376.1647
Los Alamos: 505.661.6277
Oak Ridge: 865.482.1942

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