Local event

Atomic Photographic Journey

Mon, Nov 9, 2026, 6:00 PM

Richland Public Library

955 Northgate Drive, Doris Roberts Gallery, Richland, WA, 99352

Join the B Reactor Museum Association (BRMA) on Monday, November 9, for a fascinating photographic journey through the history of the Hanford region and its role in World War II. Guest speaker Rick Zimmerman will present Atomic Photographic Journey, exploring the region's history through a collection of official and unofficial photographs leading up to the use of atomic weapons in Japan during WWII. Rick brings a unique perspective to this history. He has volunteered as a photographer with the National Park Service's Manhattan Project National Historical Park at Hanford for the past four years. Before that, he spent 38 years working for Hanford contractors as a Safety & Health professional and manager. He has also presented at numerous regional and national conferences. Event Details Monday, November 9, 2026 6:00 PM Richland Public Library Free and open to the public Whether you're a longtime Tri-Cities resident, a history enthusiast, or simply curious about the events that shaped our region, we invite you to join us for an evening of photographs, history, and conversation. We hope to see you there!