Los Alamos Historical Society News:
The Los Alamos Historical Society invites you to a unique evening of history for “The General & the Genius: A Grandson’s Perspective,” a fundraising event dedicated to the restoration of the historic cottage where Dr. J. Robert Oppenheimer lived during the Manhattan Project.
This 95-year-old cottage is a national treasure, and the goal is to raise $2 million to transform it into a gallery that will comprehensively narrate the life and legacy of Dr. Oppenheimer, both during and after the Manhattan Project.
The event is 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 21, 2024, at La Fonda on the Plaza, 100 E. San Francisco St. in Santa Fe.
The evening will feature distinguished speakers:
- Jim Kunetka, author of The General and the Genius;
- Dick Groves, grandson of General Leslie R. Groves; and
- Alan Carr, LANL Senior Historian.
Program Schedule:
- 6 p.m. – Appetizers & Cash Bar
- 7 p.m. – Panel Discussion
Tickets are priced at $150 and are limited, please click here.
Note: Your confirmation email will serve as your ticket. Please have it ready at the door.
Join the Historical Society for an unforgettable evening as they honor the legacy of Dr. J. Robert Oppenheimer and support the preservation of an important piece of history. “Together, we can ensure that future generations will learn from and appreciate the complexities of this pivotal era.”
For more information, please contact the Los Alamos Historical Society at info@losalamoshistory.org.
