Tule Lake Relocation Center California 139, Newell, CA 96134
About the Business
The Tule Lake Relocation Center, located at California 139 in Newell, California, is a significant landmark and tourist attraction in the United States. It is part of the Tule Lake National Monument, which includes both the Tule Lake Segregation Center and Camp Tulelake. The Tule Lake Segregation Center was the largest and most controversial site where Japanese Americans were incarcerated during World War II. Camp Tulelake, originally a Civilian Conservation Corps camp, later housed Japanese Americans and German POWs.
Converted to a high-security Segregation Center in 1943, Tule Lake became the largest of the 10 War Relocation Authority camps. The visitor center is open from Memorial Day to Labor Day, Thursday through Monday. To request a tour, call (530) 664-4015 at least 2 weeks in advance. During the months of October to May, visitors can call (530) 667-8113 for the Lava Beds National Monument Visitor Center. Explore the history and significance of this important institution by visiting the Tule Lake Relocation Center.
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"What a learning experience. ANNA the tour guide was an intern from the East Coast. Did an amazing job explaining in detail what happened. She also answered several questions. Very knowledgeable."
"I am a history buff. I especially have a tremendous desire to learn about the history of the parents of friends of mine, friends of my parents and in an indirect way part of the past that even to this day affects me. While there is not much there to help envision what it was like 75 years ago, it is up to you to feel the power of standing where 18,000+ Japanese Americans were incarcerated behind barbwire."
"Fascinating and well built out road side museuem. A must see for those passing through. It shines a spotlight on a dark side of the nation's history and xenophobia that echoes through to the present. The staff were very friendly and knowledgeable."
"This is a heart-breaking place. The largest of the 10 concentration camps in the US during World War 2. it was approximately 7000 acres and held nearly 20,000 Japanese-Americans that broke no laws but answered "incorrectly" on a skewed questionnaire."
"The tour was very informative and they had pictures and letters and experiences for us to look at. The jail is preserved. The museum had original artifacts and a barrack to look at!"
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