In the Shadow of the Bomb
Untold Stories:
In the Shadow of the Bomb
Thursday, August 7th
Las Vegas Springs Preserve
We look back at the years of nuclear testing at the Nevada Test Site with nuclear scientists and workers as well as those who watched the early morning blasts from Las Vegas.
An engrossing evening of history and memories from two men who worked at the Nevada Test Site, scientists Al O'Donnell and Roger Staley.
Sen. Richard Bryan was a young teenager growing up in Las Vegas during the above ground testing years and he will talk about waking up in the early morning hours to experience the detonations.
Nate Schwartz owned a bar "Prospector's Headquarters" that was a supply store for uranium miners.
So come and learn about the history of above-ground testing and living in the shadow of the bomb.
Thursday, August 7th
Las Vegas Springs Preserve
7:00 pm
$12 admission
We hope to see you there!
Posted on Sunday, August 3, 2008 at 11:55AM
by
LasVegasLynn
in Above ground nuclear testing, Atomic Testing, Current Day, Historical
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