Due to the plaza construction and for the safety of visitors.

this trip was a very meaningful experience.a city a few miles north of the Salton Sea.

and as we proceeded south through the cities of Niland.especially in the field of agriculture.who was born and raised in Imperial County and was our docent for this tour.

Included among these settlers were many Japanese families whose descendants now reside in the greater Los Angeles area.He made note of the Japanese pioneers many contributions.

Tim possesses a wealth of knowledge about JA history in the area and it was Tim who established and curated the Japanese American Gallery in the Pioneers Museum.

a busload of passengers made this trek to Imperial County.by JCRR Design and funded by the British Association of American Studies.

This was done in response to three presidential proclamations whichderived their authority from the Alien Enemies Act of 1798.The book Tuna Canyon Detention Station is based on primary sources such as diaries.

Descendants of the detainees have participated in Legacy Projects I and II to further understanding of this dark part of American history.000 men and some women detained just 14 miles from L.