LAHS NEWS RELEASE

The Los Alamos Historical Society invites you to a unique evening of history for “The General & the Genius: A Grandson’s Perspective,” a fundraising event dedicated to the restoration of the historic cottage where Dr. J. Robert Oppenheimer lived during the Manhattan Project.

Join us on Monday, October 21, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at La Fonda on the Plaza, located at 100 E. San Francisco Street, Santa Fe, NM. This 95-year-old cottage is a national treasure, and aim to raise $2 million to transform it into a gallery that will comprehensively narrate the life and legacy of Dr. Oppenheimer, both during and after the Manhattan Project.

The evening will feature distinguished speakers:

Jim Kunetka, author of The General and the Genius
Dick Groves, grandson of General Leslie R. Groves
Alan Carr, LANL Senior Historian

Program Schedule:
6:00 p.m. – Appetizers & Cash Bar
7:00 p.m. – Panel Discussion

Tickets are priced at $150 and are limited, please click the link below: https://losalamoshistory.org/events/

Note: Your confirmation email will serve as your ticket. Please have it ready at the door. Join us for an unforgettable evening as we honor the legacy of Dr. J. Robert Oppenheimer and support the preservation of an important piece of history. Together, we can ensure that future will learn from and appreciate the complexities of this pivotal era.

For more information, please contact the Los Alamos Historical Society at
info@losalamoshistory.org.