Overview
About Manzanar National Historic Site.
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.
Weather
Manzanar is located in the Owens Valley at 4,000' elevation, at the eastern base of the Sierra Nevada. We get little precipitation but we do have four distinct seasons. Summer temperatures can soar over 100 degrees. Winter highs are usually in the 40's. Nighttime temperatures year round are 30 to 40 degrees less than daytime highs. High winds are common in any season.
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Photos of Manzanar National Historic Site.
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Things to do
Discover Manzanar National Historic Site.
Become a Manzanar Junior Ranger
1-2 HoursAt home or at Manzanar, becoming a junior ranger is a great way to learn about the stories of Manzanar.
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Driving, Biking, and Walking at Manzanar
1-2 HoursThe site is open during daylight hours, see it on foot or via the 3.2 mile driving tour road.
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Explore Manzanar Block 14 Exhibits
1-2 HoursWalk through one of the 36 Blocks of Manzanar to feel what life would have been like here during WWII.
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