Manzanar National Historic Site

National Historic Site · CA

Manzanar National Historic Site

In 1942, the United States government ordered more than 110,000 men, women, and children to leave their homes and detained them in remote, military-style camps. Manzanar War Relocation Center was one of ten camps where the US government incarcerated Japanese immigrants ineligible for citizenship and Japanese American citizens during World War II.

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Photos

People walk to barracks framed by mountain peaks. — 1942 image of barracks at Manzanar

Japanese stone lantern with mountains in background — Block 15 Barrack 7 Garden Lantern, Manzanar

Wooden sign with "Mananar War Relocation Center" written on it — Historic Entrance Sign, Manzanar

guard tower with fog and hills in background — Reconstructed Manzanar Guard Tower

wooden bridge and stonework in foreground with mountains behind — Merritt Park, Manzanar

white obelisk with black Japanese characters with stormy mountains beyond — Manzanar Cemetery Monument

flowering pear trees with mountains in background — Manzanar Pear Orchard and Mount Williamson

crowd surrounds white obelisk with mountains beyond — Annual Manzanar Pilgrimage

stone building with stormy mountains beyond — Manzanar Sentry Post

Activities

Biking
Road Biking
Food
Picnicking
Guided Tours
Self-Guided Tours - Walking
Self-Guided Tours - Auto
Bus/Shuttle Guided Tour
Junior Ranger Program
Wildlife Watching
Birdwatching
Park Film
Museum Exhibits
Shopping
Bookstore and Park Store