National Day of Remembrance is observed annually the week of February 19.
On February 19, 1942, President Franklin D. Roosevelt issued Executive Order 9066, authorizing the creation of concentration camps for Japanese American citizens, an event that would mark the lives of Japanese Americans, their families, and our communities forever. A new gallery at Washington State History Museum explores the impacts and legacy of the incarceration of people of Japanese descent during World War II as a result of Executive Order 9066. In this exhibit, visitors will experience history through photographs, art, letters, and more. The Japanese community first set down roots in Washington State during the 1890s. A significant part of this exhibition has been sourced from individuals and families who were directly impacted by this history, including survivors and their descendants. These Washingtonians had become a vital part of our state with contributions to both culture and commerce. View the exhibit online or in-person. More info: REMEMBRANCE – Washington State Historical Society (washingtonhistory.org)
Washington State History Museum
- Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 10:00 AM-5:00 PM. Closed Monday.
- Admission: $14 adult. $11 Military/Student/Senior (65+). FREE for Child (age 5 and under).
- Discount admission for foster parents, Quest card holders, AAA members, and group discounts for groups of 10 or more.
- Free admission on the third Thursday of each month from 3:00-8:00 PM.
- Free to view the exhibit online.
- More info: History Museum Hours & Admission (washingtonhistory.org)
