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June 28, 2023
The Manhattan Project National Historical Park: One park, three sites, countless stories with Becky Burghart
On this episode of Exploring Washington State, host Scott Cowan and guest Becky Burghart discuss the interesting history of the Hanford site and the Manhattan Project.
They discuss the tours offered by the Department of Energy in Hanford, which include the B reactor tour and the Pre-Manhattan project tour.
They also talk about the human aspects of the project, including the significant recruitment of African Americans and women into the workforce.
Additionally, they discuss the establishment of a national park around the Manhattan project and the global nature of the project.
Other topics include the history of nuclear reactors, upcoming events, and recommendations for visiting the Tri Cities area. Tune in to discover the fascinating history of the Hanford site and the Manhattan Project.
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