The Atomic Testing Museum Honors 5 Year Anniversary with World Trade Center Artifact Dedication...

During the 1950's and well into the early part of the 1990's Las Vegas was the epicenter of America's fascination with the atomic bomb. Located 60 miles north of Las Vegas the Nevada Test Site was the locus of scientific studies that helped propel the United States into becoming a world super power. Photographers from around the world and the Las Vegas News Bureau would go to the test site to witness the awesome power of the most destructive force in nature; the harnessing of the atom. For many years above ground testing was deemed safe but out of fear for contamination testing went underground and eventually treaties were signed that ceased testing all together.

Many years later a team of former test site workers seeing the need to educate the public about this important piece of history banded together and started the Nevada Test Site Historical Foundation. Eventually the foundation began the arduous task of creating an institution to honor the science behind "the bomb" and those who gave their lives to protect our great nation. In 2005 as the city of Las Vegas celebrated its centennial the Atomic Testing Museum was born.

If you have never been to the Atomic Testing Museum it is a must see historic attraction in Las Vegas. I proudly served as a trustee for the museum and can tell you personally this place is one of Las Vegas best kept secrets. If you like science at its best the Atomic Testing Museum is for you.

In honoring its 5th Anniversary the museum will be remembering those who lost their lives during 911 with a dedication of artifacts from the World Trade Center on this Saturday at 1PM. For more information about the museum and this special event please visit their website http://www.atomictestingmuseum.org/

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