History & Culture

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People

The history of Owens Valley is best told through the stories of it's people.

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Places

Manzanar is only one of the many places associated with the mass incarceration of 120,000 people during WWII.

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Collections

Artifacts, archives, oral histories, and more can be explored through virtual museum collections.

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Stories

The Manzanar Oral History Project documents the WWII history of Japanese Americans through personal accounts.

Last updated: April 30, 2020

Contact the Park

Mailing Address:

Manzanar National Historic Site
P.O. Box 426
5001 Highway 395
Independence, CA 93526

Phone:

(760)878-2194 x3310
Need to speak with a ranger? Call this number for general information.

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