Manzanar

The National Park Foundation Honors Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month Through the Lens of National Parks

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Friday, May 14, 2021
Geology, Horses, Earth sciences, California Historical Landmarks, American folklore, Cowboy, Equestrianism, Pastoralists, Manzanar, Types of volcanic eruptions, Volcano

The paniolo, the Hawaiian cowboys, quickly created a distinct culture, crafting their own culture, including styles of saddles, gear, and music.

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  • The paniolo, the Hawaiian cowboys, quickly created a distinct culture, crafting their own culture, including styles of saddles, gear, and music.
  • Kahuku, now part of Hawai\'i Volcanoes National Park, was one of the oldest ranches on the island, despite its remote location, rough terrain, lack of water, and volcanic eruptions.
  • Togasaki was moved to several different centers, including Tule Lake and Manzanar relocation centers, providing care and leadership wherever she was.
  • Born in 1912, Wu graduated top of her class with a degree in physics from the National Central University in Nanking, China.

Healing Nature: Photography by Ansel Adams, Dorothea Lange, and Toyo Miyatake Explores the Power of Gardens

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Friday, October 30, 2020
California, National Register of Historic Places, Owens Valley, Manzanar, National Register of Historic Places in California, National Register of Historic Places in Inyo County, California

PORTLAND, Ore., Oct. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Portland Japanese Garden presents art exhibition, "Healing Nature: Gardens and Art of Manzanar" opening Saturday, October 31.

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  • PORTLAND, Ore., Oct. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Portland Japanese Garden presents art exhibition, "Healing Nature: Gardens and Art of Manzanar" opening Saturday, October 31.
  • "We hope to facilitate peacemaking and intercultural understanding through programs like this."
  • The exhibition highlights gardens created by the Japanese Americans incarcerated at Manzanar Relocation Center in theOwens ValleyofCalifornia.
  • "Healing Nature: Gardens and Art of Manzanar" will be available through January 10, 2021.