• Mt. Williamson and cemetery monument

    Manzanar

    National Historic Site California

Guided Tours

Park Rangers offer guided talks and tours on a regular basis, from 15 to 90 minutes in length. Please wear sturdy shoes, bring water, and be prepared for the season's weather. Schools and tour groups may request reservations for special programs as staffing allows.

Manzanar NHS Education Program Reservation Request

School tours are arranged by reservation. Please call (760) 878-2194, ext. 2727, to schedule a field trip any time during the year. Or download and print the Education Program Reservation Request Form and fax it to (760) 878-2949. If you do not receive a phone call within 48 hours, please call (760) 878-2194 ext. 2727. There is no charge for the tour or for parking. Ranger-led programs are normally two hours long; this includes time to see our 22-minute film and look at the exhibits. Shorter programs may be arranged upon request.

Did You Know?

Manzanar cemetery. NPS Photo.

One hundred fifty Japanese Americans died while interned at Manzanar, but only six are still buried in the cemetery. Most of the 150 people were cremated, and others were removed from the cemetery after the war.