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Saturday, March 20 & 27
This comprehensive two-day overview by our knowledgeable docents covers Japanese American history from the 19th century to current day.

Saturday, March 27
This half-day workshop will introduce you to three basic traditional shibori techniques.

Saturday, April 3
Tour our ongoing exhibition Common Ground: Heart of a Community with experienced docents.

Celebrate our 25th Anniversary at our 2010 Gala Dinner & Silent Auction.

Information on ways to support this event are online now: 2010 Lexus Opportunity Drawing (win a RX 450h!), table sponsorships, ad journal, additional sponsorship opportunities & Silent Auction gift donations.

Browse the standards-based curricula created by teachers in Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Texas, and Utah

A global community connects and shares the stories, experiences, and perspectives of Nikkei around the world. Explore articles, a global Nikkei events calendar, video interview clips, photos, and more!

Exhibitions


The experiences of early Issei in Hawai‘i are revealed and illuminated through exquisite examples of kimono adapted for life and labor on Hawai‘i’s plantations.

Click on the icon for information about the exhibition, DVD, online collection, and related resources

An overview of Japanese American history from early immigration to the present day. Incorporates artifacts, artwork, and media—including rare home movies and a section of the barracks from the Heart Mountain concentration camp.

Artist and author Kip Fulbeck returns with his newest collection of works based on the book Mixed: Portraits of Multiracial Kids

Fighting for Democracy travels to the National Archives Experience in Washington, DC. The exhibition explores the lives of seven diverse individuals during World War II

 
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