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Ollie #1 of 2 attractions in Independence
4.5 of 5 stars 28 reviews
Owner description: Manzanar NHS tells the stories of 120,000 Japanese Americans excluded from the West Coast and confined during WWII. Manzanar was the first of ten...... more » Owner description: Manzanar NHS tells the stories of 120,000 Japanese Americans excluded from the West Coast and confined during WWII. Manzanar was the first of ten camps and held 11,070 people, 2/3 of them American citizens. Today, visitors explore the site by walking or driving to see foundations, trees, rock gardens, and stone alignments. Extensive exhibits feature historic photos, film footage and audio programs, a scale model, a children’s exhibit, and special programs. Open daily. Free admission. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites; National Parks
Distance  9.5 km from city centre
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Ollie #2 of 2 attractions in Independence
4.5 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Owner description: Museum featuring the diverse natural and cultural heritage of Inyo County and the Owens Valley.More than 400 Native American Baskets, exhibits on...... more » Owner description: Museum featuring the diverse natural and cultural heritage of Inyo County and the Owens Valley.More than 400 Native American Baskets, exhibits on Manzanar, Pioneering Climber Norman Clyde, the Los Angeles Aqueduct, plus a bookstore. « less
Attraction type  History Museums; Museums
Distance  0.4 km from city centre