2019 - 50th Annual Manzanar Pilgrimage (Speakers, Ondo Dancing, Service..) Manzanar National Historic Site - UCLA Kyodo Taiko and Daion Taiko PerformNEW

The annual Manzanar Pilgrimage is held every year on the last Saturday of April at the northwest corner of the former camp site, near the cemetery monument. Each year, over 1,000 people from diverse backgrounds, including students, teachers, community members, clergy and former incarcerees attend the Pilgrimage, which commemorates the unjust imprisonment of over 110,000 Americans of Japanese ancestry in ten American concentration camps, located in the most desolate, isolated regions of the United States. Manzanar was the first of these camps to be established.

The Manzanar National Historic site is approximately 210 miles north of Los Angeles, along Highway 395 and takes approximately 4 1/2 hours driving time.

Manzanar is located between Lone Pine and Independence. It is on the west side of Highway 395, approximately 9 miles north of Lone Pine on your left. You will notice two stone houses.

Manzanar Pilgrimage Date
April 27, 2019

Scheduled (Check Web Site)
The program usually begins at 11:30 AM and runs until roughly 2:30 PM (times are subject to change each year).

12:00 Noon: Day Program: Speakers, Interfaith Memorial Service, Ondo dance

5:00 pm: Manzanar at Dusk: An inter-generational event to share experiences and stories. Walking tours - Interpretive Center Exhibits

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Manzanar Pilgrimage Location
Manzanar National Historic Site, Highway 395, Uninc Inyo County, CA 93526