by News Staff | Mar 6, 2017 | General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
Press releases Manzanar’s award-winning public archeology program provides exceptional opportunities to learn about the past and help preserve the site and its stories for the future. This year marks the 75th anniversary of Executive Order 9066 and the 25th...
by News Staff | Feb 15, 2017 | General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
Press release On February 19, 1942, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066, authorizing the US Army to exclude “any and all persons” from designated areas. While the order did not name a specific group, the Army forcibly removed and incarcerated...
by News Staff | Feb 1, 2017 | General Misc. Stories
NPS press release More than 105,000 people from throughout the United States and around the world visited Manzanar National Historic Site in 2016, topping the previous year’s record of 95,000. From near and far, youth and elders, first-time visitors and Japanese...
by News Staff | Oct 19, 2016 | General Misc. Stories
Press release The National Park Service is seeking—and may pay up to $1000 for—information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for stealing equipment and tools at Manzanar National Historic Site between September 20 and 21, 2016. Between...
by News Staff | Aug 29, 2016 | Entertainment/Local Events/Activities, General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
Press release Each year, more than 440,000 people volunteer for the National Park Service (NPS). This year, from among them, the NPS recognized Manzanar Volunteers Saburo and Ann Sasaki with the prestigious Hartzog Enduring Service Award. NPS Director Jon Jarvis...