70th Anniversary of the
Initial Start of Hanford's B Reactor National Historic Landmark

The U.S. Department of Energy's Richland Operations Office, the B Reactor Museum Association and the Hanford History Partnership are proud to announce an event to commemorate the 70th Anniversary of a transformative moment in American History: The initial start of the Hanford B Reactor, the world's first full scale plutonium production reactor.   After 11 frenzied months of top-secret work as part of the Manhattan Project, on September 26, 1944, the B Reactor's control rods were pulled out and the atomic age was ushered in. 

On September 26, 2014, join us, as we go back to the place where it all happened for a special evening of local food and wine, of music and memories, of tours and tributes, and a reflection on how far we've come in the work to preserve the B Reactor National Historic Landmark's compelling story for future generations.
 

Friday, September 26, 2014
Buses will depart and return to the north parking lot of the
Federal Building
825 Jadwin Ave, Richland, WA 99352

3:30 p.m. check in
4:00 p.m. departure
Return to town by 9:30 p.m.

Transportation to and from the B Reactor National Historic Landmark, heavy appetizers, two tickets for locally-crafted beer or wine, tours of the B Reactor, 1940's music by the Mid-Columbia Mastersingers, and formal program on the B Reactor grounds.  DUE TO THE AVAILABILITY OF ALCOHOL, YOU MUST BE AT LEAST 21 YEARS OF AGE TO ATTEND THIS EVENT.

Limited tickets available through the Tri-City Development Council (TRIDEC) until Sunday, September 21st.  Tickets are $40 each.

Dress is business casual; dressing in layers strongly suggested due to cool evening temperatures.  Government-issued ID required at the time of check-in. Cameras welcome!

Event Menu (All food and beverage will be provided by Atomic Ale Brew Pub and Eatery):

1. Atomic Ale Red Potato Soup – Our world famous soup: thin sliced red potatoes, Canadian bacon, chopped onion and a hint of thyme.  A rich, creamy soup made with our Half-Life Hefeweizen.
2. Beta Blocker Bratwurst Bites – Bites of bratwurst braised in our Atomic Amber Ale with Washington state red delicious apples.
3. Nuclear Fettuccine – Fettuccine Alfredo with an extra bang from our spicy nuclear butter, tossed with red onions and red bell peppers.
4. B-Reactor Brownie  - A tasty chocolate brownie drizzled with our Plutonium Porter chocolate sauce.

Thank you to Our Event Sponsors:

Bechtel, B Reactor Museum Association,
Atomic Ale Brewpub and Eatery,
Mission Support Alliance, TRIDEC,
Energy Solutions, Visit Tri-Cities,
Port of Benton, Prominence Public Relations, and
Washington River Protection Solutions
Indian Eyes

Register Now!