Beyond the Bomb: Stories of the Atomic Age [Oak Ridge, TN]

Join Manhattan Project National Historical Park, in partnership with Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) in exploring the peaceful uses of the atom.  Utilizing the rich history and museum collection of the ORAU Museum of Radiation and Radioactivity, this program wi......More

Join Manhattan Project National Historical Park, in partnership with Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) in exploring the peaceful uses of the atom.  Utilizing the rich history and museum collection of the ORAU Museum of Radiation and Radioactivity, this program will dive into atomic culture and innovations in medicine sparked by the Manhattan Project and expanded during the atomic age. Participants will have the unique opportunity to explore the Museum of Radiation and Radioactivity, not regularly open to the public.

210 Badger Ave, Oak Ridge, TN 37830ORAU Museum of Radiation and Radioactivity located within the Pollard Center.

Photography Beyond Elza Gate: Walk at Worthington Cemetery [Oak Ridge, TN]

Join the park for a .75 mile loop at the Worthington Cemetery Cedar Barrens at Elza Gate Park. Bring your cellphone or camera and experience the photography of the Manhattan Project. More about TVA's Worthington Cemetery Cedar Barrens Small Wild AreaWorthington Cemetery......More

Join the park for a .75 mile loop at the Worthington Cemetery Cedar Barrens at Elza Gate Park. Bring your cellphone or camera and experience the photography of the Manhattan Project. More about TVA's Worthington Cemetery Cedar Barrens Small Wild AreaWorthington Cemetery Cedar Barrens Small Wild Area on Melton Hill Reservoir near Oak Ridge, Tenn., is 26 acres of barrens, wetlands pines, cedar thicket and is home to a small cemetery. It is also an Ecological Study Area, where local schools conduct outdoor classrooms. Over 125 species of birds have been identified here. Cedar barrens are uncommon in East Tennessee, making this SWA a unique environment for this part of the state.

Elza Gate ParkOak Ridge TurnpikeOak Ridge, Tennessee

Manhattan Project National Historical Park 10th Anniversary [Oak Ridge, TN]

Celebrate 10 years of Manhattan Project National Historical Park in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Throughout the day, rangers will be available at Oak Ridge museums to provide information about the park. Participating Museums include: American Museum of Science and Energy, Chil......More

Celebrate 10 years of Manhattan Project National Historical Park in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Throughout the day, rangers will be available at Oak Ridge museums to provide information about the park. Participating Museums include: American Museum of Science and Energy, Children's Museum of Oak Ridge, K-25 Atomic History Center, New Hope Center, and Oak Ridge History Museum. Schedule of EventsVaried - Museums open with free admission. 4-5:30pm - Closing Reception at the Oak Ridge Conference Center (1403 Oak Ridge Turnpike).5:30pm - showing of Oppenheimer at Cinemark Oak Ridge. Free, prior registration required. 

Building America's Secret City: Guided Ranger Walk in Jackson Square [Oak Ridge, TN]

Manhattan Project National Historical Park will present a free program in Jackson Square. Jackson Square, or Town Center No. 1, formed the social and economic center of the wartime community of Oak Ridge. Stroll through the townsite to learn how Oak Ridgers created comm......More

Manhattan Project National Historical Park will present a free program in Jackson Square. Jackson Square, or Town Center No. 1, formed the social and economic center of the wartime community of Oak Ridge. Stroll through the townsite to learn how Oak Ridgers created community in the atomic city. During the walk, rangers and visitors will discuss what it took to shape Oak Ridge during World War II through routines and traditions brought from near and far. Program ends at the Jackson Square Tennis Courts right on time for the Tennis Court Dance. 

Jackson Square, Oak Ridge, TN243 Jackson Square, Oak Ridge, TN 37830The program will begin at the fountain in the main parking lot.

Tennis Court Dance [Oak Ridge, TN]

Put on your dancing shoes, another summer of Tennis Court Dances are kicking off on the Jackson Square Tennis Courts. Held monthly on the third Thursday, Manhattan Project National Historical Park recreates the open air tennis court dances held during the Manhattan Proj......More

Put on your dancing shoes, another summer of Tennis Court Dances are kicking off on the Jackson Square Tennis Courts. Held monthly on the third Thursday, Manhattan Project National Historical Park recreates the open air tennis court dances held during the Manhattan Project to entertain the 75,000 war workers and their families contained within America’s Secret City.The dances are an all-ages event, and all are encouraged to participate. Featuring swing music from the 1940s, you might get bit by the jitterbug out on the court. Water, bug repellent and safe footwear is encouraged.The 2026 Summer Season of Tennis Court Dances will be held on May 21, June 18, July 16, August 20, September 17, and October 15, 2025. 

Jackson Square Tennis Courts96 W Tennessee Ave, Oak Ridge, TN 37830

Building America's Secret City: Guided Ranger Walk in Jackson Square [Oak Ridge, TN]

Manhattan Project National Historical Park will present a free program in Jackson Square. Jackson Square, or Town Center No. 1, formed the social and economic center of the wartime community of Oak Ridge. Stroll through the townsite to learn how Oak Ridgers created comm......More

Manhattan Project National Historical Park will present a free program in Jackson Square. Jackson Square, or Town Center No. 1, formed the social and economic center of the wartime community of Oak Ridge. Stroll through the townsite to learn how Oak Ridgers created community in the atomic city. During the walk, rangers and visitors will discuss what it took to shape Oak Ridge during World War II through routines and traditions brought from near and far. Program ends at the Jackson Square Tennis Courts right on time for the Tennis Court Dance. 

Jackson Square, Oak Ridge, TN243 Jackson Square, Oak Ridge, TN 37830The program will begin at the fountain in the main parking lot.

Tennis Court Dance [Oak Ridge, TN]

Put on your dancing shoes, another summer of Tennis Court Dances are kicking off on the Jackson Square Tennis Courts. Held monthly on the third Thursday, Manhattan Project National Historical Park recreates the open air tennis court dances held during the Manhattan Proj......More

Put on your dancing shoes, another summer of Tennis Court Dances are kicking off on the Jackson Square Tennis Courts. Held monthly on the third Thursday, Manhattan Project National Historical Park recreates the open air tennis court dances held during the Manhattan Project to entertain the 75,000 war workers and their families contained within America’s Secret City.The dances are an all-ages event, and all are encouraged to participate. Featuring swing music from the 1940s, you might get bit by the jitterbug out on the court. Water, bug repellent and safe footwear is encouraged.The 2026 Summer Season of Tennis Court Dances will be held on May 21, June 18, July 16, August 20, September 17, and October 15, 2025. 

Jackson Square Tennis Courts96 W Tennessee Ave, Oak Ridge, TN 37830

Building America's Secret City: Guided Ranger Walk in Jackson Square [Oak Ridge, TN]

Manhattan Project National Historical Park will present a free program in Jackson Square. Jackson Square, or Town Center No. 1, formed the social and economic center of the wartime community of Oak Ridge. Stroll through the townsite to learn how Oak Ridgers created comm......More

Manhattan Project National Historical Park will present a free program in Jackson Square. Jackson Square, or Town Center No. 1, formed the social and economic center of the wartime community of Oak Ridge. Stroll through the townsite to learn how Oak Ridgers created community in the atomic city. During the walk, rangers and visitors will discuss what it took to shape Oak Ridge during World War II through routines and traditions brought from near and far. Program ends at the Jackson Square Tennis Courts right on time for the Tennis Court Dance. 

Jackson Square, Oak Ridge, TN243 Jackson Square, Oak Ridge, TN 37830The program will begin at the fountain in the main parking lot.

Tennis Court Dance [Oak Ridge, TN]

Put on your dancing shoes, another summer of Tennis Court Dances are kicking off on the Jackson Square Tennis Courts. Held monthly on the third Thursday, Manhattan Project National Historical Park recreates the open air tennis court dances held during the Manhattan Proj......More

Put on your dancing shoes, another summer of Tennis Court Dances are kicking off on the Jackson Square Tennis Courts. Held monthly on the third Thursday, Manhattan Project National Historical Park recreates the open air tennis court dances held during the Manhattan Project to entertain the 75,000 war workers and their families contained within America’s Secret City.The dances are an all-ages event, and all are encouraged to participate. Featuring swing music from the 1940s, you might get bit by the jitterbug out on the court. Water, bug repellent and safe footwear is encouraged.The 2026 Summer Season of Tennis Court Dances will be held on May 21, June 18, July 16, August 20, September 17, and October 15, 2025. 

Jackson Square Tennis Courts96 W Tennessee Ave, Oak Ridge, TN 37830

Building America's Secret City: Guided Ranger Walk in Jackson Square [Oak Ridge, TN]

Manhattan Project National Historical Park will present a free program in Jackson Square. Jackson Square, or Town Center No. 1, formed the social and economic center of the wartime community of Oak Ridge. Stroll through the townsite to learn how Oak Ridgers created comm......More

Manhattan Project National Historical Park will present a free program in Jackson Square. Jackson Square, or Town Center No. 1, formed the social and economic center of the wartime community of Oak Ridge. Stroll through the townsite to learn how Oak Ridgers created community in the atomic city. During the walk, rangers and visitors will discuss what it took to shape Oak Ridge during World War II through routines and traditions brought from near and far. Program ends at the Jackson Square Tennis Courts right on time for the Tennis Court Dance. 

Jackson Square, Oak Ridge, TN243 Jackson Square, Oak Ridge, TN 37830The program will begin at the fountain in the main parking lot.

Tennis Court Dance [Oak Ridge, TN]

Put on your dancing shoes, another summer of Tennis Court Dances are kicking off on the Jackson Square Tennis Courts. Held monthly on the third Thursday, Manhattan Project National Historical Park recreates the open air tennis court dances held during the Manhattan Proj......More

Put on your dancing shoes, another summer of Tennis Court Dances are kicking off on the Jackson Square Tennis Courts. Held monthly on the third Thursday, Manhattan Project National Historical Park recreates the open air tennis court dances held during the Manhattan Project to entertain the 75,000 war workers and their families contained within America’s Secret City.The dances are an all-ages event, and all are encouraged to participate. Featuring swing music from the 1940s, you might get bit by the jitterbug out on the court. Water, bug repellent and safe footwear is encouraged.The 2026 Summer Season of Tennis Court Dances will be held on May 21, June 18, July 16, August 20, September 17, and October 15, 2025. 

Jackson Square Tennis Courts96 W Tennessee Ave, Oak Ridge, TN 37830

Building America's Secret City: Guided Ranger Walk in Jackson Square [Oak Ridge, TN]

Manhattan Project National Historical Park will present a free program in Jackson Square. Jackson Square, or Town Center No. 1, formed the social and economic center of the wartime community of Oak Ridge. Stroll through the townsite to learn how Oak Ridgers created comm......More

Manhattan Project National Historical Park will present a free program in Jackson Square. Jackson Square, or Town Center No. 1, formed the social and economic center of the wartime community of Oak Ridge. Stroll through the townsite to learn how Oak Ridgers created community in the atomic city. During the walk, rangers and visitors will discuss what it took to shape Oak Ridge during World War II through routines and traditions brought from near and far. Program ends at the Jackson Square Tennis Courts right on time for the Tennis Court Dance. 

Jackson Square, Oak Ridge, TN243 Jackson Square, Oak Ridge, TN 37830The program will begin at the fountain in the main parking lot.

Tennis Court Dance [Oak Ridge, TN]

Put on your dancing shoes, another summer of Tennis Court Dances are kicking off on the Jackson Square Tennis Courts. Held monthly on the third Thursday, Manhattan Project National Historical Park recreates the open air tennis court dances held during the Manhattan Proj......More

Put on your dancing shoes, another summer of Tennis Court Dances are kicking off on the Jackson Square Tennis Courts. Held monthly on the third Thursday, Manhattan Project National Historical Park recreates the open air tennis court dances held during the Manhattan Project to entertain the 75,000 war workers and their families contained within America’s Secret City.The dances are an all-ages event, and all are encouraged to participate. Featuring swing music from the 1940s, you might get bit by the jitterbug out on the court. Water, bug repellent and safe footwear is encouraged.The 2026 Summer Season of Tennis Court Dances will be held on May 21, June 18, July 16, August 20, September 17, and October 15, 2025. 

Jackson Square Tennis Courts96 W Tennessee Ave, Oak Ridge, TN 37830