Manzanar Interpretive Center
EXHIBITS, FILM, BOOKSTORE
Summer Hours (April 1 to October 31): Open Daily 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (closed Dec. 25).
Winter Hours (Nov. 1-March 31): Open Daily 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Telephone 760-878-2194, ext. 2710
www.nps.gov/manz
Our AWARD WINNING DOCUMENTARY “Remembering Manzanar” runs 22 minutes and is a good introduction to the site. The movie shows every hour and half hour.
A JUNIOR RANGER PROGRAM is available for kids of all ages. This activity booklet contains a scavenger hunt, word puzzle, word search, mapping and writing activities.
A SELF-GUIDED DRIVING TOUR is available during daylight hours. Pick up a free guide at the Interpretive Center or in an outside box after business hours.
SPECIAL PROGRAMS:
Eastern Sierra fishing guide Cory Shiozaki to present illustrated talks and lead walking tours at Manzanar September 5 & 6
Programs both Saturday, September 5, and Sunday, September 6
Illustrated talks from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Walking tour from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Informal meet and greet in the Interpretive Center from 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Get out of the city. Unwind with Mother Nature. Hook delicious golden trout in ice-cold crystal-clear Sierra Nevada streams. This idyllic vision was almost within reach for thousands of Japanese Americans between 1942 and 1945—just beyond the barbed wire perimeter of Manzanar War Relocation Center.
On Labor Day weekend, Cory Shiozaki will bring Manzanar’s wartime fishing stories to life. Mr. Shiozaki will share stories of some of Manzanar’s well-known fishermen, who secretly escaped from camp under cover of darkness to fish some of the Eastern Sierra’s best local fishing holes. He will share examples of fishing tackle hand-made in camp, and answer visitors’ questions.
Special Guest: Dr. Donald Hata
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Presentations 11:00am & 2:00pm
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Book Signing 10:00am-4:00pm
Dr. Don Hata, Emeritus Professor of History from California State University Dominguez Hills, will present a talk entitled, “The World War II Imprisonment Of Nikkei Was Not an Isolated Event in U.S. History.” He will link the Japanese American experience to similar events throughout U.S. history. Following the talks, Dr. Hata will sign copies of his interpretive essay in the Manzanar History Association bookstore.
Special Guests: WRA Staff Children Art Williams and Fred Causey
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Guided Walk 11:00am-12:30pm
Meet & Greet 2:00-5:00pm
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Meet & Greet 10:00am-4:00pm
Join Art Williams and Fred Causey as they share their unique experiences growing up at Manzanar as sons of War Relocation Authority Staff members. Saturday morning, they will lead A walk around the War Relocation Authority housing area. During the afternoon on Saturday and throughout Sunday, they will be available to meet with the public andanswer questions in the Interpretive Center.
Special Guest: Former Manzanar School Teacher Martha Shoaf
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Presentation 1:00pm
Meet & Greet 2:00-4:00pm
Martha Shoaf taught fourth grade to Japanese American students in Manzanar War Relocation Center. She arrived at the camp in February 1943 and moved into a tarpaper-covered barracks. “It was sort of like camping with a roof over your head,” she later recalled. One of the few remaining camp educators, Ms. Shoaf will present a 45-minute talk about her experiences as a teacher at Manzanar.
The programs are free and open to the public. Manzanar National Historic Site Interpretive Center is located at 5001 Highway 395, six miles south of Independence, California. Park Rangers also offer guided tours and school programs throughout the year. Call 760-878-2194 for more information or complete the program reservation request form.
Manzanar NHS Program Reservation Request
Please read the form carefully to learn how you can set up a successful site visit that meets your class needs.
