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    Manzanar

    National Historic Site California

this weeks programs

Manzanar Interpretive Center

EXHIBITS, FILM, BOOKSTORE

Due to budget and staffing constraints, Manzanar National Historic Site's Interpretive Center will remain on shorter "winter" hours (9:00 to 4:30) throughout 2013. In years past, the center remained open an extra hour a day from April 1 through October 31.

Open daily 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Closed December 25

Telephone 760-878-2194, ext. 3310
www.nps.gov/manz

Daily
Our AWARD WINNING DOCUMENTARY "Remembering Manzanar" runs 22 minutes and is a good introduction to the site. The movie shows every hour and half hour.

A JUNIOR RANGER PROGRAM is available for kids of all ages. This activity booklet contains a scavenger hunt, word puzzle, word search, mapping and writing activities.

A SELF-GUIDED DRIVING TOUR is available during daylight hours. Pick up a free guide at the Interpretive Center or in an outside box after business hours.

School tours are arranged by reservation. Please call (760) 878-2194, ext. 3333, to schedule a field trip any time during the year. Or download and print the Group Reservation Request and fax it to (760) 878-2949. If you do not receive a phone call within 48 hours, please call (760) 878-2194 ext. 3333. 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 Interpretive Center. NPS Photo.

The Manzanar Interpretive Center is in the former high school auditorium. It was built by internees in 1944. For decades after the war the building was used by the county as a heavy equipment garage.