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Past Exhibition

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COMING OF AGE IN AMERICA’S CONCENTRATION CAMPS

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Events

Public Programming for Don’t Fence Me In will focus on immersing audiences into the experience of being a young person in US concentration camps during World War II and the challenges of coming of age in a challenging environment.

Programs are free for museum members and included with admission for visitors, unless otherwise noted.

To see a complete listing of the JANM’s programs, check out our Events Calendar.

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March 04 - October 01, 2023

Japanese American National Museum

100 North Central Avenue

Los Angeles, CA 90012

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Events

Public Programming for Don’t Fence Me In will focus on immersing audiences into the experience of being a young person in US concentration camps during World War II and the challenges of coming of age in a challenging environment.

Programs are free for museum members and included with admission for visitors, unless otherwise noted.

To see a complete listing of the JANM’s programs, check out our Events Calendar.

#GrowingUpInCamp

Past Events

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Lectures & Discussions Workshops & Classes

July 15, 2023

Intergenerational Workshop: Telling Our Family Stories
youth in camp at camp dance
Lectures & Discussions Special Events

June 17, 2023

From Barbed Wire to Boogie Woogie
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Special Events

March 12, 2023

Girl Scout Day
Heart Mountain Boy Scouts group photo
Film Screenings Lectures & Discussions

March 04, 2023

Raising the Flag: Coming of Age in WWII Concentration Camps
Boy Scouts in Rohwer concentration camp in Arkansas
Members Only Special Events

March 04, 2023

Members Preview: Don’t Fence Me In
5 young women in Heart Mountain concentration camp in Wyoming
Members Only Special Events

March 03, 2023

VIP Reception and Tour: Don’t Fence Me In
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TICKETS

March 04 - October 01, 2023

Japanese American National Museum

100 North Central Avenue

Los Angeles, CA 90012

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Events

Public Programming for Don’t Fence Me In will focus on immersing audiences into the experience of being a young person in US concentration camps during World War II and the challenges of coming of age in a challenging environment.

Programs are free for museum members and included with admission for visitors, unless otherwise noted.

To see a complete listing of the JANM’s programs, check out our Events Calendar.

#GrowingUpInCamp

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