Minidoka National Historic Site
National Historic Site · Idaho, Washington
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Historic site in Idaho, USA
Minidoka National Historic Site is a National Historic Site in the western United States. It commemorates the more than 13,000 Japanese Americans who were imprisoned at the Minidoka War Relocation Center during the Second World War. Among the inmates, the notation 峰土香 or 峯土香 was sometimes applied.
About Minidoka National Historic Site
During World War II, over 120,000 people of Japanese ancestry were forcibly removed from their homes and incarcerated without due process of law. Although little remains of the barbed-wire fences and tar-papered barracks, the Minidoka concentration camp once held over 13,000 Japanese Americans in the Idaho desert. Minidoka preserves their legacy and teaches the importance of civil liberties.
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Operating Hours
Minidoka National Historic Site
The Historic Site is open daily during daylight hours year-round for self-guided tours. Visitor center hours and ranger program offerings vary seasonally. Restrooms are only open during Visitor center operations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to enter Minidoka National Historic Site?
Minidoka National Historic Site is free to enter.
What are the best activities at Minidoka National Historic Site?
Popular activities at Minidoka National Historic Site include: Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Junior Ranger Program, Museum Exhibits.
What is the weather like at Minidoka National Historic Site?
Jerome and Twin Falls, Idaho, gets 10 inches of rain per year. On average, there are 213 sunny days per year here. The July high is around 94 degrees. The January low is 22. High winds are common, and little shade is available at the site.
How do I get to Minidoka National Historic Site?
Minidoka National Historic Site is located between the towns of Twin Falls and Jerome, Idaho in south central Idaho.
Entrance Fees
Free Admission
Weather
Jerome and Twin Falls, Idaho, gets 10 inches of rain per year. On average, there are 213 sunny days per year here. The July high is around 94 degrees. The January low is 22. High winds are common, and little shade is available at the site.
Directions
Minidoka National Historic Site is located between the towns of Twin Falls and Jerome, Idaho in south central Idaho.
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