on hand for a post-screening panel discussion moderated by Denshos Brian Niiya.

— Descendants of the Yakima Japanese American community gathered on Aug.She has worked since December 2008 to make this permanent exhibit a reality.

her familys photographs and artifacts.Of the 160 people who were in attendance.many were descendants from families that lived in Washingtons Yakima Valley before and after World War II.

018 people involved in farming and providing services and lodging for the Yakima Valley community.Regular museum hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.

The Japanese pioneers came to the Yakima Valley in the late 19th century and grew to a Japanese community of 1.

and now their story will be permanently told at the Yakima Valley Museum for future generations.Alisa worked with hundreds of survivors from Manzanar.

Manzanar will not be the same without her.Alisa had to gain the trust of many in our community.

Alisa Lynch Broch (second from left) of the Manzanar National Historic Site is shown during a presentation to college students at the restored orchards at Manzanar during the annual Katari: Keeping Japanese American Stories Alive program.said Manzanar Committee Co-Chair Bruce Embrey.