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      • Through Our Eyes Workshop
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      • Western Region Confinement Sites Education Project
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    • NJAHS Digital Archives
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      • AJA War Veterans Tribute
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    • Tule Lake Oral History Project
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    • Japantown Peace Gallery
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November 2016

Wed 16
November 16, 2016 at 4:00 am - February 1, 2017 at 9:00 am

Nisei Soldiers of the Military Intelligence Service during WWII

Military Intelligence Service Historic Learning Center, Building 640 640 Old Mason St, San Francisco, CA, United States

November 1, 2016 marked the 75th anniversary of the first US Army Language School at Crissy Field in the Presidio of San Francisco. Against the spectacular backdrop of the Golden Gate Bridge, is the Military Intelligence Service Historic Learning Center. Within these walls, is the permanent exhibit Prejudice & Patriotism: Japanese Americans in the Military Intelligence…

December 2016

Sat 3
December 3, 2016 at 4:00 am - 8:30 am

NJAHS HOLIDAY Party

Military Intelligence Service Historic Learning Center, Building 640 640 Old Mason St, San Francisco, CA, United States

Members, Staff and Volunteer Appreciation Party Join us for a pot-luck of refreshments & merriment RSVP: njahs@njahs.org   415-921-5007

FREE

February 2017

Wed 1
February 1, 2017 at 4:00 am - December 2, 2017 at 9:00 am

Children of the Camps -Exhibit Series

Presidio Tunnel Tops - 210 Lincoln Boulevard, San Francisco, CA, United States

In 1942, President Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066 granting the US military full authority to designate military zones from which to exclude all persons. While the order never mentioned "Japanese" or Japanese Americans," it paved the way for the mass removal, detention, and eventually incarceration of 120,000 persons of Japanese ancestry from west coast states.…

Wed 1
February 1, 2017 at 4:00 am - October 22, 2017 at 10:00 am

Prejudice and Patriotism: The Story of Japanese Americans in the Military Intelligence Service 1941-1952

One month before the attack on Pearl Harbor, the U.S. Army Recruited Japanese American Soldiers for Secret military intelligence training at Presidio of San Francisco. Though their families were incarcerated in camps, these solders served  their country with honor and distinction. Come in and Discover this American Story. Programs: November 11, 2017, Veterans Day Weekend…

Sat 4
February 4, 2017 at 6:00 am - 8:00 am

Peter Yamamoto’s Book Preview: JOURNEYS II

NJAHS Peace Gallery 1684 Post Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

Join us as Japantown poet Peter Yamamoto shares a preview of his 2nd book of poetry: JOURNEYS II on the first Saturday of February at the NJAHS Peace Gallery. Light refreshments served.

Sun 5
February 5, 2017 at 5:00 am - 7:00 am

FINDING YOUR ROOTS: PART TWO Sun. Feb. 5

National Japanese Historical Society 1684 Post Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

WORKSHOP IS NOW FULL. Email njahs@njahs.org to sign up for waitlist. If you haven't already, please fill out the Pre-registration Assessment FORM BELOW. IN SEARCH OF YOUR KOSEKI (Japanese registry) SUNDAY, FEB 5, 2017, 1 - 3PM NJAHS Peace Gallery 1684 Post Street, SF JAPANTOWN Continuing NJAHS' Workshop Series on JA Genealogy, Part Two Series, we've invited…

Sat 18
February 18, 2017 at 1:30 am - 4:30 am

CAMP 101: A Teach-In

National Japanese Historical Society 1684 Post Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

Camp 101: A Teach-In February 18, 2017, 9:30AM - 12:30PM On the 75th anniversary of the Executive Order 9066 which led to the mass incarceration of 120,000 Japanese Americans from the West Coast, we'll explore the meaning behind this executive order and its implications today. Grace Morizawa, Ed.D. Rosalyn Tonai, Melissa Ayumi Bailey FREE, RSVP https://www.eventbrite.com/e/camp-101-everything-you-want-to-know-but-were-too-afraid-to-ask-tickets-32139670620

Sun 19
February 19, 2017 at 6:00 am - 8:00 am

DAY OF REMEMBRANCE Feb 19 2017

FRAGILE FREEDOMS 75th Anniversary of Executive Order 9066 Sunday, February 19, 2017 Program: 2 -4PM Followed by a Candlelighting procession to the JCCCNC AMC Kabuki 8 Theatres 1881 Post Street San Francisco, Japantown On February 19, 1942, President Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066, setting into motion the wartime mass incarceration of 120,000 Japanese Americans from…

March 2017

Sat 18
March 18, 2017 at 7:00 am - 9:00 am

Gen. Shinseki Visit – Sat, March 18, 2017

NJAHS & National Veterans Network invites you to a special meet-and-greet presentation by Gen. Eric Shinseki (RET) on the new National Museum of the US Army on Saturday, March 18, 2017 from 2 – 4PM at NJAHS’ Military Intelligence Service Historic Learning Center at Building 640, 640 Old Mason Street, in the Presidio of San…

April 2017

Sat 1
April 1, 2017 at 4:00 am - 5:00 am

Authors Panel & Booksigning + Bento Lunch

Military Intelligence Service Historic Learning Center, Building 640 640 Old Mason St, San Francisco, CA, United States

Authors Panel & Booksigning + Bento Lunch New releases: Fred Korematsu Speaks Up & American Yellow FREE PRESIDI-GO SHUTTLE TO MIS HISTORIC LEARNING CENTER AND MAIN POST SAT. APRIL 1, 2017, 11AM - 12 NOON. Award-winning author Stan Yogi, who co-wrote "Fred Korematsu Speaks Up" discusses Supreme Court challenger Fred Korematsu's quest for justice in…

May 2017

Sat 6
May 6, 2017 at 9:00 am - 12:30 pm

Preserve & Protect Our Freedoms- NJAHS Annual Awards Event

 As we commemorate the 75th anniversary of Executive Order 9066, this year, we are reminded of the many struggles faced by Japanese Americans but also others less fortunate and marginalized in today's society. Join us to honor Keynote speaker Dr. Cruz Reynoso, civil rights attorney and the first Latino California Supreme Court justice and Presidential…

June 2017

Thu 15
June 15, 2017 at 3:00 am - 10:00 am

Nikkei Community Internship Start

NJAHS Peace Gallery 1684 Post Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

August 2017

Mon 21
August 21, 2017 at 9:30 am - November 15, 2017 at 10:00 am

Something From Nothing: Exhibition and Events

On view in Thacher Gallery from August 21 - November 15, 2017. Something from Nothing features over 100 objects created by incarcerated Japanese Americans during World War II. Included are handmade objects, historical artifacts, and photographs from the collection of the National Japanese American Historical Society (NJAHS) as well as two contemporary art installations by…

Thu 24
August 24, 2017 at 9:30 am - 11:00 am

Something from Nothing Opening Reception

  Photos from Something from Nothing exhibition. Opening reception 8-24, 2017. This exhibition and programming is a collaboration between National Japanese American Historical Society, Thacher Gallery at University San Francisco and a culmination of work by the Museum Studies &  Art Departments. Following this opening, will be programs open to the public featuring poetry, memoirs…

September 2017

Tue 12
September 12, 2017 at 5:00 pm - October 30, 2017 at 5:00 pm

Something from Nothing Upcoming Program

Crafting Something from Nothing: Voices from the Camps Thursday, Sept. 14, 5:00pm-6:30pm – Berman Room, Fromm Hall. Poetry, memoir and performance by survivors and their ancestors, including Brain Koemi Dempster, Florence Ohmura Dobashi, Sato Hashizume, Barbara Hariuchi, Kazuko Iwahashi, Janice Mirikitani, Jon Osaki, Bryan Saito, Toru Saito, Summer Seiki, Harumi Serata, and Michi Tashiro. Notice to…

Wed 13
September 13, 2017 at 1:00 am - November 6, 2017 at 4:00 am

Bob Hamaguchi – Celebration of Life

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSb47w5kfgM&feature=youtu.be

October 2017

Sat 7
October 7, 2017 at 3:00 am - December 2, 2017 at 4:00 am

Never Forgotten- A Nisei Writing Workshop

Tell Your Stories As You Would Like them Told The Nisei narrative is as complex as it is compelling, enriched by the influences of family, community, culture, and country. Timeless and powerful in the telling, the stories distinguish themselves through the voices of those who share them. Family, friends, and persons unknown can benefit from…

Mon 16
October 16, 2017 at 1:00 am - 10:00 am

GO FOR BROKE! A Salute to Nisei Veterans

http://time.com/4140050/donald-trump-muslims-japanese-internment/

Sun 22
October 22, 2017 at 7:00 am - 10:00 am

Film Screening of For the Sake of the Children & Panel Discussion

Make a Donation: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/film-screening-for-the-sake-of-the-children-poston-tickets-38977493733 Download flyer: http://www.mediafire.com/file/sm108rfhjz697cg/Flyer2B%281%29.pdf

November 2017

Sat 11
November 11, 2017 at 2:00 am - 9:00 am

We Are All Americans! Tribute to Nikkei Veterans

Military Intelligence Service Historic Learning Center, Building 640 640 Old Mason St, San Francisco, CA, United States

Where: MIS Historic Learning Center (640 Old Mason St. San Francisco, CA 94129) When: November 11, 2017 at 10 AM at MIS Historic Learning Center On the anniversary of E.O. 9066, join us Veterans Day weekend to pay tribute to our Nikkei veterans for their sacrifice. Help share their stories, now more than ever! FREE…

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