Manzanar War Relocation Center

4.8/5
(525) · Historical landmark in Independence, United States
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Congress established Manzanar National Historic site "to provide for the protection and interpretation of historical and cultural resources associated …

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Apr 23, 2025
Everyone who is interested in history should visit this historic site. Our national history and a chapter in our national shame. This site is even more relevant today with our current polarization of…Full review by jimmydoe
Mar 25, 2025
I took a "side trip" from Las Vegas to Manzanar. It was a grueling 4 hour drive each way but was worth seeing once. Manzanar has a rich history that started with the Paiute Indians. During WWII it wa…Full review by KonaTerry
Feb 28, 2025
Don’t miss while in Lone Pine. We spent the night in Lone Pine after a full day in Death Valley. I happened to notice Manzanar when researching the area so we stopped by and glad we did. The site’s …Full review by FionaBell

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Can we take our small dog?
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You can take your pooch to the site, but I doubt they will allow the pup in the Museum. They have a driving tour of the old grounds that the pooch can drive around with you on. A …
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You can take your pooch to the site, but I doubt they will allow the pup in the Museum. They have a driving tour of the old grounds that the pooch can drive around with you on. A quick dash into the Museum and a look around and you get the idea of what the layout of the grounds once was. Hop in the car, take the drive tour and everybody is happy.
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How long do people usually stay here?
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Visitor's center is worth about an hour. Walking around the outside and seeing the reproductions of barracks, chow hall, apartments is worth about another hour. I'd plan on two …
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Visitor's center is worth about an hour. Walking around the outside and seeing the reproductions of barracks, chow hall, apartments is worth about another hour. I'd plan on two hours minimum if you really want to see and learn.
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What does “Manzanar” mean?
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Manzanar” is the Spanish word for apple orchard.
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