Manzanar National Historic Site’s Public Archeology Program

Manzanar National Historic Site 5001 Highway 395, Independence, CA, United States

Manzanar National Historic Site News Release For Immediate Release: February 10, 2022 Contact: Phone: 760-878-2194, ext. 3305   PUBLIC ARCHEOLOGY IS BACK AT MANZANAR THREE VOLUNTEER PROJECTS IN 2022 INDEPENDENCE, CA — After a pandemic-necessitated hiatus, Manzanar National Historic Site’s award-winning public archeology program is returning with three projects this year. On March 24-29, May 27-31, and September 2-6, volunteers will have the opportunity to assist the National Park Service in uncovering and preserving Manzanar’s Hospital area, the Children’s Village orphanage, and the Administration and Staff Housing area. Work at the Hospital will include rebuilding a collapsed rock wall, removing brush and dead trees, clearing flood deposits, resetting building footers, and excavating landscaping features. At Children’s Village, volunteers will rebuild rustic wood fences, expose building footers, and clear brush [...]

Manzanar National Historic Site’s Public Archeology Program

Manzanar National Historic Site 5001 Highway 395, Independence, CA, United States

Manzanar National Historic Site News Release For Immediate Release: February 10, 2022 Contact: Phone: 760-878-2194, ext. 3305   PUBLIC ARCHEOLOGY IS BACK AT MANZANAR THREE VOLUNTEER PROJECTS IN 2022 INDEPENDENCE, CA — After a pandemic-necessitated hiatus, Manzanar National Historic Site’s award-winning public archeology program is returning with three projects this year. On March 24-29, May 27-31, and September 2-6, volunteers will have the opportunity to assist the National Park Service in uncovering and preserving Manzanar’s Hospital area, the Children’s Village orphanage, and the Administration and Staff Housing area. Work at the Hospital will include rebuilding a collapsed rock wall, removing brush and dead trees, clearing flood deposits, resetting building footers, and excavating landscaping features. At Children’s Village, volunteers will rebuild rustic wood fences, expose building footers, and clear brush [...]

Manzanar National Historic Site’s Public Archeology Program

Manzanar National Historic Site 5001 Highway 395, Independence, CA, United States

Manzanar National Historic Site News Release For Immediate Release: February 10, 2022 Contact: Phone: 760-878-2194, ext. 3305   PUBLIC ARCHEOLOGY IS BACK AT MANZANAR THREE VOLUNTEER PROJECTS IN 2022 INDEPENDENCE, CA — After a pandemic-necessitated hiatus, Manzanar National Historic Site’s award-winning public archeology program is returning with three projects this year. On March 24-29, May 27-31, and September 2-6, volunteers will have the opportunity to assist the National Park Service in uncovering and preserving Manzanar’s Hospital area, the Children’s Village orphanage, and the Administration and Staff Housing area. Work at the Hospital will include rebuilding a collapsed rock wall, removing brush and dead trees, clearing flood deposits, resetting building footers, and excavating landscaping features. At Children’s Village, volunteers will rebuild rustic wood fences, expose building footers, and clear brush [...]

Manzanar National Historic Site’s Public Archeology Program

Manzanar National Historic Site 5001 Highway 395, Independence, CA, United States

Manzanar National Historic Site News Release For Immediate Release: February 10, 2022 Contact: Phone: 760-878-2194, ext. 3305   PUBLIC ARCHEOLOGY IS BACK AT MANZANAR THREE VOLUNTEER PROJECTS IN 2022 INDEPENDENCE, CA — After a pandemic-necessitated hiatus, Manzanar National Historic Site’s award-winning public archeology program is returning with three projects this year. On March 24-29, May 27-31, and September 2-6, volunteers will have the opportunity to assist the National Park Service in uncovering and preserving Manzanar’s Hospital area, the Children’s Village orphanage, and the Administration and Staff Housing area. Work at the Hospital will include rebuilding a collapsed rock wall, removing brush and dead trees, clearing flood deposits, resetting building footers, and excavating landscaping features. At Children’s Village, volunteers will rebuild rustic wood fences, expose building footers, and clear brush [...]

Geology of the Alabama Hills

The Eastern Sierra Visitor Center U.S. 395 and CA-136, Lone Pine, CA, United States

The formation of the Alabama Hills is complex and fascinating. Meet volunteer Nancy Hadlock at the Eastern Sierra Visitor Center to learn more. ADA friendly. Things to Know About Ranger Programs -All programs are free of charge. -Programs are outside and are subject to cancellation without warning. -Children must be accompanied by an adult on all programs. -Wear sturdy walking shoes, dress for changing weather. Bring a hat, water, snacks, sunscreen, and your curiosity.

Hills Happenings Virtual Event!

Online

"Did you know there are many new changes to the Alabama Hills? Join the Bureau of Land Management - California and the Alabama Hills Stewardship Group on Oct 19, 2022 from 5-6pm for the Hills Happenings Virtual Event! Ask questions, hear updates, and learn ways you can help care for the Alabama Hills National Scenic Area. RSVP in the link below. There will be door prizes awarded by the Stewardship Group! Click on this link to register: https://bit.ly/3df4d2H Please contact with any questions about registration.

Autumn Nature Hike

Mobius Arch Trail Parking Lot Mobius Arch Loop Trailhead, Lone Pine, CA

Who lives here and why? Join volunteer Nancy Hadlock at the Mobius Arch Trail parking lot to explore the wonders of the Alabama Hills!   Things to Know About Ranger Programs All programs are free of charge. Programs are outside and subject to cancellation without warning. Children must be accompanied by an adult on all programs. Wear sturdy walking shoes and dress for changing weather. Bring a hat, water, snacks, sunscreen, and your curiosity.  

Manzanar Fishing Club Director Cory Shiozaki to Lead Tour at Manzanar

Manzanar National Historic Site 5001 Highway 395, Independence, CA, United States

  On October 22nd at 12 pm, join Cory Shiozaki, director of The Manzanar Fishing Club, for Manzanar’s wartime fishing stories brought to life. Mr. Shiozaki will share stories of Manzanar’s fishermen who snuck away from camp under cover of darkness to fish some of the Eastern Sierra’s best local fishing holes. Joining him to answer visitors’ questions will be Michael Nakamura, 2nd Unit Director of Photography for the documentary, and Dylan Wakasa. The noon program will begin with an illustrated talk held in the Manzanar Visitor Center. It will be followed by a driving and walking tour from 1–3pm. Bring water and wear sturdy shoes, a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen. All programs are free and open to the public. Manzanar National Historic Site is located at 5001 Highway 395, six miles south [...]