Planting seeds of victory at Children's Museum May 4

The Oak Ridger
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Victory Gardens were a crucial aspect of the Homefront during World War II, with over 20 million gardens helping with rationing and food shortages.
Victory Gardens were a crucial aspect of the Homefront during World War II, with over 20 million gardens helping with rationing and food shortages.

Manhattan Project National Historical Park will be partnering with the Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge (CMOR) for the park’s first Victory Garden public program at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 4.

The family friendly program will be held at the Manhattan Project NHP Victory Garden plots onsite of the Children Museum of Oak Ridge, 461 West Outer Drive. Parking is available onsite in the CMOR main lot and access to the Manhattan Project NHP Gardens are via the CMOR’s east driveway to the rear of the museum. Manhattan Project NHP has been tending the Victory Garden since 2018 to engage with living history of Victory Gardens in Oak Ridge. All produce is donated to Oak Ridge food banks.

Children learn aboaut growing vegetables and fruit in the Children’s Museum garden
Children learn aboaut growing vegetables and fruit in the Children’s Museum garden

Victory Gardens were a crucial aspect of the Homefront during World War II, with over 20 million gardens helping with rationing and food shortages. Join the park staff and learn about the origins of victory gardens and their significance during WWII. During this one-hour program, rangers will cover some basics of gardening and help participants prepare to plant a seed and get started on their own victory garden, according to a news release.

For more information or directions, contact the Manhattan Project National Historical Park at (865) 482-1942. Visitors are encouraged to visit the website for more information on the park https://www.nps.gov/mapr/oakridge.htm. Follow the park's Facebook at www.facebook.com/ManhattanProjectNPS, follow the park’s Twitter feed @MnhtnProjectNPS, or follow the park on Instagram @manhattanprojectnps.

The Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge and Manhattan Project National Historical Park Visitor Center.
The Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge and Manhattan Project National Historical Park Visitor Center.

This article originally appeared on Oakridger: Planting Seeds of Victory at Children's Museum 2 p.m. May 4