Free COVID-19 Testing in Japantown
Hi all, The Japantown Community Benefit District (JCBD) has been working together with the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services, COVID-19 Command Center, SF Dept. of Health and OEWD to bring…
National Japanese American Historical Society
Hi all, The Japantown Community Benefit District (JCBD) has been working together with the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services, COVID-19 Command Center, SF Dept. of Health and OEWD to bring…
Date / Time Sat. Oct. 17, 11 a.m. – noon Event description: Watch a virtual presentation by the 50 Objects project and NJAHS on a pair of crutches made by…
[UPDATE] You can still watch the NJAHS Annual Awards Tribute 2020 on our Givebutter page and donate! For the first time ever, NJAHS will Livestream the Annual Awards Tribute on…
In the 1940’s, young people of Japanese ancestry faced a deep moral dilemma—the decision of whether or not to serve in the US military while their families were incarcerated in…
May 25: Remembering Our Nisei Veterans This Memorial Day, as most events were cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic, NJAHS remembers our Nisei Veterans who sacrificed so much for their…
Dear Friends,
We’ve been under mandatory shelter-in-place for a month now. I hope you are well in these unfathomable times. As part of our NJAHS family, your well-being is important to us. I want to reach out to you to see how you are surviving. How are you holding up?
We’ve heard from many of you. You have had major life-changes -some for the worse, the loss of a loved one, the separation of family. And some for the better – enjoying beautiful weather, a slower pace of life, and the comforts of home. Despite this trauma, we now all share—contemplation of what’s important to us- the preciousness of life itself. This episodic event gives us pause to examine our own lives, the past lives of others, and to set a path for our future.
Here at the Historical Society, we come from a variety of backgrounds-legal, health, education, science & technology, yet we have a common interest and that is a strong sense of history… knowing how big events (like these) help shape our lives. Thus, we feel just as a family, a need to stay engaged — to make sure that you are inter-connected to a community that shares your stories.
While we shelter in place, we will continue with our essential mission: to preserve, interpret and share historical information on the Japanese American experience to a broader national community. We are all in this together, so we hope to share stories, genealogical research, educational curriculum, and even the significance of our heirlooms to enrich our lives.
Take this survey so we can offer programs to fit your needs. In the coming weeks, we will be preparing programming that brings us together remotely. Until then, please take care, stay sheltered and safe.
THE SUITCASE PROJECT By Kayla Isomura What would you pack if forcibly removed from your home today? The Suitcase Project is a multimedia exhibition asking yonsei and…
California meetings have been POSTPONED based on recommendations of the CDC and State of California to reduce the spread of Coronavirus. Meeting Agenda: -Welcome and introductions of study team -Short…
People of Japanese Ancestry during World War II Free Teacher Workshop for Middle and Secondary Humanities Teachers Stipend of $150 Free Workshop Full Resource Packet Location: Idaho State Museum (610…
New! Annex 20 Years Later The Struggle for Truth in History and Healing in California Continues Date & Time: Saturday, February 29th, 2:00-4:00 Location: MIS Historic Learning Center (640 Mason…