Minidoka National Historic Site
National Historic Site · Idaho · National Park Service
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.
Plan your visit
Know before you go
- Phone
- 208-825-4169
- Official site
- www.nps.gov
- Managed by
- National Park Service
Getting there
What's here
Highlights: Asian American Heritage · Incarceration · Japanese-American Internment · Tragic Events · Wars and Conflicts · World War II
Activities & features: Guided Tours · Self-Guided Tours - Walking · Junior Ranger Program · Museum Exhibits
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