Messages of Peace at the REACH Museum
August 8, 2026
Overview
Join us at the REACH Museum on Saturday, August 8, from 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM for a day of reflection, remembrance, and peace.
In partnership with the REACH Museum, we invite the community to take part in the Messages of Peace program, part of park’s annual Days of Peace and Remembrance commemorating the atomic bombings of Japan in 1945.
What to Expect:
Write a message of peace on a luminaria bag to be displayed during the Lights for Peace program on August 9.
Fold origami cranes, a symbol of peace and healing inspired by the story of Sadako Sasaki, a young survivor of Hiroshima.
Attend Ranger-led programs:
- 10:30 AM: 20-minute family-friendly program that shares the history of the Manhattan Project and Sadako Sasaki’s legacy.
- 11:30 AM: 45-minute program: From Creation to Detonation: The Story of Plutonium and the Manhattan Project.
This is a family-friendly event included with museum admission and free for REACH Members. All supplies provide.
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Admission
This is a family-friendly event included with museum admission and free for REACH Members.
