REMEMBRANCE THE LEGACY OF EXECUTIVE ORDER 9066 IN WASHINGTON STATE
Tuesday, July 21, 2026, All Day; additional 29 dates below.
REMEMBRANCE: The Legacy of Executive Order 9066 in Washington State
Explore the intergenerational impacts and legacy of the incarceration of people of Japanese descent during World War II.
In this gallery, visitors will experience history through photographs, art, objects, letters, and film. A significant part of this exhibition was sourced by working with individuals and families who were directly impacted by Executive Order 9066, including survivors and their descendants.
The Japanese community first set down roots in Washington State during the 1890s. Early immigrants took low-paying jobs in railroads, sawmills, salmon canneries, farms, and as domestic laborers. Within a few decades, however, these Washingtonians had become a vital part of our state with contributions to both culture and commerce.
It was not a life without conflict, however. Changing laws and the stirring of war with Japan caused strain for many Japanese Americans. The bombing of Pearl Harbor in 1941 only intensified fear and frustration as uncertainty about the future increased. President Franklin D. Roosevelt issued Executive Order 9066 on February 19, 1942, authorizing the creation of concentration camps for Japanese American citizens. This event would mark the lives of Japanese Americans, their families, and their communities forever.
Upcoming Dates
All Day
- Tue, Jul 21, 2026
- Wed, Jul 22, 2026
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- Fri, Aug 21, 2026
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- Sun, Aug 23, 2026
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Hours
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