'Americans At War' Series Continues With The Manhattan Project

SANDY SPRINGS, GA -- On Tuesday, Heritage Sandy Springs will host the third installment of its Americans at War series.

The Oct. 18 event will provide an overview of The Manhattan Project with Frederick A. Lehrer.

Lehrer's professional background includes management consulting, small business ownership, and venture capital, but a lifelong love of history is his real passion.

In 2010 he began to share his passion with others by publishing a photographic history of his town entitled “Pocono Pines ... Then & Now." He also created presentations on several topics of great personal interest, and has delivered close to 100 lectures in Florida, Pennsylvania, New York and Georgia.

The Manhattan project was led by the United States government, along with scientific and military minds, to create the atomic bomb, the American Museum of Natural History states.

The Americans at War series is a new educational program hosted by Heritage Sandy Springs, and follows the popularity of the organization's American Revolution Series held in June.

“Each of our speakers brings a unique perspective to their lecture,” said Melissa Swindell, director of Historic Resources and Education Programs at Heritage Sandy Springs. “Mr. Lehrer’s discuss of the Manhattan Projects includes insights about Nazi Germany’s release of nuclear energy before America, and our feverish efforts to master the technology.”

Lectures, which are free and open to the public, are held from 6:30 p.m to 7:30 p.m. in the Community Room at Heritage Sandy Springs, which is located at 6110 Blue Stone Road.

For more information, visit www.heritagesandysprings.org, e-mail mswindell@heritagesandysprings.org or call 404-851-9111 ext. 2.

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