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Building America's Secret City: Guided Ranger Walk in Jackson Square [Oak Ridge, TN]

Manhattan Project National Historical Park

Special Event
  • Monthly on the third Thursday at 6:00 PM from May 21, 2026 to October 16, 2026
  • Free

Manhattan Project National Historical Park will present a free program in Jackson Square. 

Jackson Square, or Town Center No. 1, formed the social and economic center of the wartime community of Oak Ridge. Stroll through the townsite to learn how Oak Ridgers created community in the atomic city.

During the walk, rangers and visitors will discuss what it took to shape Oak Ridge during World War II through routines and traditions brought from near and far.

 

Program ends at the Jackson Square Tennis Courts right on time for the Tennis Court Dance. 

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Jackson Square, Oak Ridge, TN 243 Jackson Square, Oak Ridge, TN 37830 The program will begin at the fountain in the main parking lot.

Latitude and Longitude 36.029210, -84.239895

Schedule

Days:

Monthly on the third Thursday

Dates:

May 21, 2026 to October 16, 2026

Time:

6:00 PM

Duration:

1 hour

Event Type

  • Walk