Manzanar Children's Village, Children's internment facility in Owens Valley, California, US.
The Children's Village consisted of three barracks with independent kitchen facilities, bathrooms, and recreational areas for Japanese American orphans during World War II.
From June 1942 to September 1945, this facility housed 101 orphaned children of Japanese ancestry following the implementation of Executive Order 9066.
Staff members at the Village created a structured environment with daily schedules, educational programs, and organized activities including baseball teams and craft workshops.
The facility maintained its own separate operations from the main internment camp, including dedicated cooking facilities and living quarters for children aged newborn to 18.
Half of the children arriving at the Village were under seven years old, with many unaware of their Japanese heritage until authorities identified them.
Location: California
GPS coordinates: 36.72721,-118.15270
Latest update: March 7, 2025 06:15
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