Manzanar National Historic Site
California
Free entry
In 1942, the United States government ordered more than 110,000 men, women, and children to leave their homes and detained them in remote, military-style camps. Manzanar War Relocation Center was one of ten camps where the US government incarcerated Japanese immigrants ineligible for citizenship and Japanese American citizens during World War II.
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No entrance fee.
Hours
The driving tour and grounds remain open daily from sunrise to sunset. Visitor center hours are more limited. See visitor center hours section for more information.
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Things to do
Driving, Biking, and Walking at Manzanar
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Manzanar Visitor Center
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