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Contact: Bernadette Johnson, (760)878-2194 ext 3301
Contact: Alisa Lynch, (760)878-2194 ext 3311
INDEPENDENCE—Manzanar National Historic Site is taking proactive steps to implement the latest guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), and local and state authorities to promote social distancing. As of March 17, 2020, Manzanar National Historic Site has closed the visitor center and Block 14 barracks, latrine, and mess hall until further notice. Outdoor areas including the auto tour road, gardens, and cemetery remain open during daylight hours. Visitors may explore the site on foot. Please do not disturb or collect anything. No visitor amenities are available at Manzanar except for a pit toilet adjacent to the historic cemetery. Visitors must bring their own drinking water and carry out their trash.
People are also encouraged to “explore” Manzanar’s stories online at:
- www.nps.gov/manz
- https://www.nps.gov/museum/exhibits/manz
- www.facebook.com/ManzanarNationalHistoricSite
- www.instagram.com/ManzanarNPS
- YouTube: ManzanarNPS
Manzanar National Historic Site is located at 5001 Highway 395, six miles south of Independence and nine miles north of Lone Pine, California.
The NPS urges visitors to follow CDC guidance to prevent the spread of infectious diseases by maintaining a safe distance between yourself and others; washing your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds; avoiding touching your eyes, nose, and mouth; covering your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze; and most importantly, staying home if you feel sick. For high-risk populations, such as the elderly and people with underlying conditions, we ask that they take extra caution and follow CDC guidance for those at higher risk of serious illness.
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Last updated: March 17, 2020