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Manzanar National Historic Site
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Manzanar National Historic Site
Manzanar National Historic Site
Independence, 93526-0426
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An interpretive center in the restored Manzanar High School auditorium offers extensive exhibits - twenty minute introductory film and
a book store. Allow 12 hours to see the exhibits and film. From November 1 through March 31 the center is open from 900 a.m. to 430 p.m. daily (closed December 25). From April 1 through October 31 the center is open from 900 a.m. to 530 p.m. daily.
A 3.2 mile tour road will take you past the sentry posts, camp auditorium, ruins of the administrative complex, concrete foundations of many types, rocks gardens, portions of the water systems and
the camp cemetery.
Guided tours are offered by park rangers. For the current schedule, consult the News area of our website or call 760-878-2194 ext. 10. Schools and tour groups may request reservations for special programs as staffing allows.
History of the Area
March at Manzanar History
1943 March 6thSenior Prom for Manzanar High School is held in block 8. The theme of the prom was Cherry Blossom Festival.
March 16thThe first Manzanar high school graduation is held. 85 students graduate
March 17thA fire broke out in the sagebrush and covered over 2,000 acres. The Manzanar Fire Department and volunteers, with help from the Military Police and crews from the Public Works Division and Police were able to put the fire out.
March 21stPioneer Day Dance is held in Mess Hall 15. Prizes were offered to the persons with the thickest beards.
March 31stThe Fire Department announced a Girls Fire College to train secretaries and stenographers. Earlier in the month, the fire chief announced tentative plans to start a fire fighting unit composed of girls since much of the manpower was leaving camp.
1944 March 4thThe hospital launched a center wide drive to collect old newspapers from the camp residents.
March 4thThe mess halls in seven blocks are scheduled to be closed. The mess halls in blocks 29, 31, 18, 6, 4, 14 and
16 were chosen so the "No one needs to cross a fire break for his meal" announced Chief Steward JosephWinchester.
March 6thThe Modern Dancing Class was resumed in Mess Hall 2. The class had been discontinued due to segregation.
March 15thSusumu Katsuda won the monthly golf tournament. He went through the 18 hole grind, shooting 60.
March 16thThomas R. Bodine, the field director of the National Japanese American Student Relocation Council, met with high school seniors to discuss student relocation.
1945 March 9th24 residents receive notices for army examinations.
March 18thThe Reverend Douglas Noble was guest minister of the Manzanar Protestant Church. He is famous for his "Chapel on Wheels."
March 30thA lack of patrons closes the library in block 2225. The population of the camp has fallen below 5,300 residents.
More Info
Depth News Plan Your Visit Employment ? Volunteer ? Search ? Contact Information Write to Manzanar National Historic Site P.O. Box 426 Independence, CA 93526-0426 Phone Headquarters (760) 878-2932
learn more about it Located 7 miles north of Line Pine on Highway 395, the Manzanar National Historic Site contains evidence of several historical eras. The Paiute and Shoshone people occupied the
Forces ? | Volume 1, No. 3 (Spring 1997) Manzanar National Historic Site Sue Kunitomi Embry, Chairperson Manzanar Advisory
to Supt. Ross Hopkins, Manzanar National Historic Site, P.O. Box
...zanar National Historic Site Go North on US 6 Go South on US 6 Return to US 6 Introduction page
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