The National Atomic Testing Museum invites the public to its next “Atomic Stories” event, exploring the legacy of the USS Nevada battleship. The “Atomic Stories” series is designed to bring history to life through expert perspectives, archival materials, and engaging discussions connecting past events to present-day conversations.

Includes a presentation by museum docent and former Nevada Test Site worker Marcus Brown. The program will explore the remarkable legacy of the USS Nevada, which was launched on July 11, 1914, as the namesake of a groundbreaking new class of U.S. battleships. Attendees will learn how the 27,500-ton vessel became the only battleship to get underway following the attack on Pearl Harbor, fought in both the Atlantic and Pacific, served with distinction in both World Wars, earned seven battle stars, and ultimately survived the Operation Crossroads nuclear tests as a target after the war. Following the presentation, guests will have the opportunity to participate in a Q&A.

Saturday, July 11 at 12 p.m