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Trinity Test Artifact at the National Atomic Testing Museum.
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“ATOMIC STORIES” EVENT EXPLORES COLD WAR-ERA DEFENSE EFFORTS MARCH 28

Presentation to Include Expert Q&A with Museum Docent and Former Nevada Test Site Worker Marcus Brown 

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LAS VEGAS (March 2026) – The National Atomic Testing Museum invites the public to its next “Atomic Stories” presentation exploring Cold War-era civil defense efforts, “Atomic Alert,” on Saturday, March 28 at 12 p.m. The Atomic Stories series is designed to bring history to life through expert perspectives, archival materials and engaging discussions that connect past events to present-day conversations.

Delivered by museum docent and former Nevada Test Site worker Marcus Brown, this program will feature a screening of Atomic Alert, a 1950s civil defense film created to educate the public, particularly school children, on how to recognize and respond to the threat of atomic attack. Produced during a time of heightened nuclear tension, these films used simplified messaging, animation and staged scenarios to promote preparedness across the United States. 

Following the screening, guests will have the opportunity to engage in a live Q&A with Brown. Brown will provide firsthand insight into the historical context of nuclear testing and civil defense initiatives, offering a deeper understanding of how these efforts shaped public perception during the Cold War. 

The event is included with Museum admission. For more information and to purchase
tickets, visit atomicmuseum.vegas.

ABOUT THE NATIONAL ATOMIC TESTING MUSEUM
The National Atomic Testing Museum is operated and maintained by its parent company, the Nevada Test Site Historical Foundation (NTSHF), an IRS 501(c)3 charitable, non-profit organization chartered in Nevada. Covering nuclear history beginning with the first test at the Nevada Test Site on January 27, 1951, the National Atomic Testing Museum’s exhibitions and programming also address current affairs related to the nuclear industry.  For more information, go to atomicmuseum.vegas and follow on Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter) and TikTok.

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