Event Details
Community Campfire: Unmatched Courage: Japanese American Experience in the Presidio during WW II
Saturday, May 16, 2009 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Date: Saturday May 16, 2009
Location: 640 Mason St., Presidio of San Francisco
More Info: http://njahs.org/_content/files/programs/events/news...
Contact Info: njahs@njahs.org
Admission: Free
There will be a bus going from the Japantown's Peace Plaza 4:30pm to get people to and from the event. There is no charge for the busride but please RSVP to NJAHS at 415.921.5007 or email njahs@njahs.org to let us know you would like to ride the bus.
Join the National Park Service, Crissy Field Center, and the National Japanese American Historical Society as we gather around the campfire to hear inspiring stories about Nisei solders and those Japanese Americans interned during WWII. Featured performer will be actor/director/writer Lane Nishikawa of Only The Brave. Bring a picnic supper or roast marshmallows as well as experience the stylings of the minzoku-geino Japanese folk performing ensemble Ensohza and enjoy your beautiful national park next door.
For more info visit: http://www.crissyfield.org/calendar/index.asp?event=1282.