Manzanar National Historic Site in California's Owens Valley preserves the story of over 10,000 Japanese Americans incarcerated during World War II. - The site features a visitor center with exhibits, oral histories, and artifacts.
- Self-guided tours include reconstructed guard towers, barracks, and Japanese gardens. - The nearby town of Independence offers additional exhibits at the Eastern California Museum.
- Admission is free, and the grounds are open daily from sunrise to sunset. This historic site serves as a powerful reminder of the violation of civil liberties during wartime and honors the resilience of those who were incarcerated.