Pilgrimage to Manzanar

April 23, 2010 Annual Manzanar Reception-Independence Chamber of Commerce
On Friday, April 23, 2010 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm the Independence Chamber of Commerce invites you to the Manzanar Pilgrimage Reception to meet and greet old and new supporters of Manzanar at the Eastern California Museum, 155 N. Grant, Independence. The public is invited. Light refreshments will be served, by the Independence Chamber of Commerce. Cosponsored by the Friends of the Eastern California Museum.

April 24, 2010 Pilgrimage to Manzanar
The annual pilgrimage is sponsored by the Manzanar Committee, a nonprofit education group. The program located at Manzanar will take place at 12:00 pm.

The Pilgrimage includes guest speakers, an interfaith memorial service.

For more information contact the Manzanar Committee at (323) 662-5102 or send an e-mail to info@manzanarcommittee.org .
Manzanar Committee Web Site

The annual pilgrimage is held at the Manzanar National Historic Site, in the northwest corner of the former campsite, near the cemetery monument. The entrance for the site is at the Guard House.

Manzanar After Dark
In 1997 the Manzanar After Dark (MAD-ness!) program was created as a way of engaging young people. Its purpose is to supplement the daytime activities of the Manzanar Pilgrimage by providing a program for sharing, educating and learning from intergenerational group discussion, oral histories, forums and cultural performances.

Overnight Lodging
For a list of overnight accommodations available in Independence click here.

Manzanar National Historic Site
The Manzanar National Historic Site is located north of Los Angeles on Highway 395. It is just 6 miles south of Independence, California. On the day of the pilgrimage the Interpretive Center will be open from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm.
Manzanar Historic Site Web Page

Eastern California Museum
Be sure to visit the Eastern California Museum in Independence where an extensive exhibit on Manzanar is on permanent display.
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