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National Day of Remembrance Celebration Details

October 31, 2013

October 31, 2013

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Cold War Patriots, in cooperation with local communities and advocates, bring you the celebration list for the 2013 festivities.

Las Vegas, NV

Friday, October 25th

Starts at 10:00 am

National Atomic Testing Museum

755 E. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas, NV

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Cold War Patriots and the National Atomic Testing  Museum are having a reception to celebrate the 5th National  Day of Remembrance.  Celebrate with former co-workers, enjoy refreshments, and listen to our guest speakers.

Also help celebrate the 75th anniversary of Nevada Day. FREE ADMISSION TO MUSEUM!

Tri-Cities, WA

Friday, October 25th

1:00 pm to 2:30 pm

Richland Community Center

500 Amon Park Drive, Richland, WA

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Cold War Patriots is having a reception to celebrate the 5th National Day of Remembrance. Celebrate with former co-workers, enjoy refreshments, and listen to our guest speaker from the Hanford History Partnership.

The Hanford History Partnership is now conducting oral histories on Manhattan Project and early Cold War workers from the Hanford Site. Visit their booth to find out how you can be involved and share your story.

Rocky Flats – Arvada, CO

Friday, October 25th 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Rocky Flats Institute & Museum

5690 Webster Street, Arvada, CO

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Cold War Patriots and the Rocky Flats Institute and Museum are having a reception to celebrate the 5th National Day of Remembrance and the Remembrance Quilt on display at the museum. This quilt is to honor nuclear and uranium workers for their contribution to America’s safety.  This one-of-a-kind Remembrance Quilt of hand-written quilt squares in the form of an American Flag is traveling the country and will only be in Denver for two weeks. So please join us to honor the  sacrifices many women and men, including former Rocky Flats workers, made to help build our nation’s nuclear defense. Conny Bogaard, Executive Director of the Rocky Flats Institute and  Museum, will speak regarding the future plans of the museum.

Oak Ridge, TN

Wednesday, October 30th

9:00 am to 11:00 am

American Museum of Science & Energy

300 South Tulane Avenue, Oak Ridge, TN

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Cold War Patriots and the American Museum of Science and Energy are hosting a reception to celebrate the 5th National Day of Remembrance. Celebrate with former co-workers, enjoy refreshments, and view the interactive Remembrance Quilt exhibit. Come see the traveling Remembrance Quilt before it is gone! This quilt is honors nuclear workers for their contribution to America’s safety. This one-of-a-kind Remembrance Quilt of hand-written quilt squares in the form of an American Flag is traveling the country and will only be at the museum through the end of October. So please join us to honor the sacrifices many women and men, including former Oak Ridge workers, made to help build our nation’s nuclear defense.

 Navajo Nation

Wednesday, October 30th

10:00 am to 3:00 pm

Red Valley/Cove High School

Navajo Rt. 13 MP22, Red Valley, AZ

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Cold War Patriots is having a reception to celebrate the 5th National Day of Remembrance.  Celebrate with former co-workers, enjoy refreshments, and  listen to our guest speakers.