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 Japanese American citizens and resident Japanese aliens were interned during World War II.
Manzanar War Relocation Center was one of ten camps at which Japanese American citizens and resident Japanese aliens were interned during World War II. Located at the foot of the imposing Sierra Nevada in eastern California's Owens Valley, Manzanar has been identified as the best preserved of these camps.
Manzanar is located at 4,000 feet elevation at the eastern base of the Sierra Nevada. Summers are warm and sunny with periods of cool and windy weather. Winters are cold with moderate snowfall and brisk sunny days. Comfortable sports wear is appropriate in summer, but warm clothing should be carried in winter. Strong winds and blowing dust can occur anytime during the year. Sturdy walking shoes are advised.
The Manzanar Pilgrimage, takes place the last Saturday of April every year and commemorates the closing of the camps. For more information, contact the Manzanar Committee at www.manzanarcommittee.org.
For in depth information about Manzanar National Historic Site,
please visit their website.
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