Oak Ridge: Things to Do

As part of the Manhattan Project during World War II, facilities in Oak Ridge produced enriched uranium for the Little Boy atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima, Japan on August 6, 1945. Start learning about the Manhattan Project by visiting our park visitor center in Oak Ridge. Then continue learning about the Manhattan Project as you explore museums, attend ranger programs, and visit the community gathering hubs of the Manhattan-Project era. Click on the categories below to explore your options.

Learn more about the many ranger-led programs in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. 

 

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Last updated: December 20, 2023

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Mailing Address:

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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