From Creation to Detonation: The Story of Plutonium and the Manhattan Project
June 12, 2026 2:00 PM –3:00 PM
Overview
The rush to build the world’s first atomic weapons during WWII required a massive effort that touched multiple continents, produced profound scientific achievements, and deployed the most powerful weapons known to humankind. Learn about the global effort required to produce the plutonium used in one of the atomic bombs dropped on Japan during the waning days of WWII.
Presented by Rick Raymond
Admission
Free
