Exhibit Details
Current Exhibit; 1860 Pacific Overtures
NJAHS's Peace Gallery at 1864 Post St. in Japantown of San Francisco from March 18 to April 30, 2010.
The National Japanese American Historical Society, Inc. presents a new exhibit, 1860 Pacific Overtures in conjunction with the Kanrin Maru 150th Anniversary Celebration Committee.
This exhibit tells you the whole voyage of the first Japanese delegation to the U.S. in 1860. The Embassy came to San Francisco on the USS Powhatan with its escort ship, Kanrin Maru.
“In the dawn of a new age, we honor the contributions of those who have given their life’s work for the benefit of others through building positive relations between the US and Japan and who have influenced generations into the future.” -National Japanese American Historical Society