US DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY/ED WESTCOTT One Park, Three Sites, Countless StoriesIn launching the nuclear age, the Manhattan Project began a story that eventually spanned the world and continues unfolding to this day. Explore the people, places, and stories of the Manhattan Project from its main centers of operation in Hanford, Oak Ridge, and Los Alamos to other places around the country and the globe. Go back in time to the events leading up to the Manhattan Project and then follow the project forward to the atomic bombings of Japan during the waning days of World War II. Explore the ensuing Manhattan Project’s legacies that continue to shape the people, places, and stories of today.
People
Learn about the thousands of people involved with the Manhattan Project and how the project impacted thousands more. 
Places
Travel across the US and the globe as you explore the places related to the Manhattan Project. 
Stories
Explore the stories of the Manhattan Project from what went on behind the fence to the project's legacies beyond the fence. 
Timeline
Follow the timeline of events important to the Manhattan Project including World War II and major scientific discoveries. 
Interactive Maps
Interact with maps of Hanford, Oak Ridge, and Los Alamos to explore the sites related to the Manhattan Project and World War II. 
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Last updated: August 10, 2023