Manzanar National Historic Site - Plan A Field Trip (U.S. National Park Service)

NPS Photo

Docent Arthur Ogami shares his Manzanar experiences with a group of school children.

"There must always be a conscious effort on the part of the classroom teacher to promote a better understanding of American ideals and loyalty to American institutions. There must be an over compensation in effort to keep alive a faith and belief in the American way, which will counteract the effects of isolation in an abnormal community, and the negative effect which often results from culture conflicts and old world sympathies of alien parents." Genevieve W. Carter, Superintendent of Education at Manzanar, 1945

Field Trips - School tours are arranged by reservation. Please call (760) 878-2194, ext. 2710, to schedule a field trip any time during the year. Or download the Educational Program Reservation Request Form and follow the instructions. There is no charge for the tour or for parking. Ranger-led programs are normally two hours long; this includes time to see our 22-minute film and look at the exhibits. Shorter programs may be arranged upon request.

Manzanar National Historic Site requires that school groups include one adult for every 15 students. Please call us to learn how best to prepare for a field trip to our site.

Self-Guided Tours - Groups are welcome to design their own programs and utilize the site appropriately. Please visit our pages on Curriculum Materials and Planning a Visit to better prepare for your trip to Manzanar.