Hanford: Historic Sites in the Community

Discover the many places of Hanford and the Tri-Cities that were part of the Manhattan Project and its communities.

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Places to Go

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• Pre-Manhattan Project
• Overlooks & Quick Stops
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Explore the historic sites below to get a feel of what life was like during the Manhattan Project at Hanford and in the Tri-Cities. Some sites, like the Morning Star Baptist Church, reflect the social issues and norms of the time. The church was an important anchor for the African American community in a time when Blacks and Whites were segregated at Hanford and in the Tri-Cities. Together, the places below give glimpses into where workers and their families lived, what they did after hours, and where they shopped around town.

Below, you can explore Manhattan Project sites that are publicly accessible: