Manzanar

National Historic Site

California

Established: March 3, 1992

814 acres

Annual Visitors: 105,307 (2016)

Official Site: https://www.nps.gov/manz/index.htm

Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manzanar

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ManzanarNationalHistoricSite/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ManzanarNPS

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Bones Found on CA’s 2nd-Highest Peak May Be Remains of Man Incarcerated at WWII Internment CampIn the closing days of World War II, a Japanese American set out with other men from the infamous internment camp at Manzanar on a trip to the mountains, where he went off on his own to paint a wat…

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Manzanar National Historic Site: History buffs, especially those with a penchant for World War II history, will enjoy exploring Manzanar National Historic Site. Manzanar, located between Kings Canyon National Park and Death Valley off the 395 Freeway, was one of 10 Japanese internment camps during the war. Here, more than 110,000 Japanese Americans were forced to leave their homes and live in isolated, military-like camps after an executive order by Franklin Roosevelt in 1942. The site features reconstructed barracks, a mess hall and excavated gardens, among other sites. The visitor center is the best place to start, as it has plenty of exhibits and information on self-guided and guided tours. There are no accommodations on-site, but considering its limited things to do, Manzanar National Historic Site is best for a daytrip. The site is open every day from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed December 25)and is free to visitors.

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Concentration Camp or Summer Camp?A new generation of revisionists tries to put a happy face on the Japanese American relocation camps

Manzanar National Historic SiteManzanar National Historic Site in California provides an opportunity to learn about one of the World War II Japanese American internment camps.