Japanese American History Museum
A project of the Oregon Nikkei Endowment

121 NW 2nd Ave
Portland, OR 97209
(503) 224-1458

Exhibit hours:
Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Sunday, noon to 3 p.m.

$3 suggested donation,
free for Friends of Oregon Nikkei Endowment

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Last updated:
January 19, 2012

Sharing and preserving Japanese American history and culture in Portland's Old Town neighborhood, where Japantown once thrived.

(photo courtesy Rich Iwasaki, 2004)

Group tours of the museum, speaking engagements for classrooms or other community groups, and research appointments at the Legacy Center are available. Learn more on our Resources and Services page.

To schedule or for more information:

Phone: 503-224-1458

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Events and Programs

Congressional Gold Medal Tribute
Honoring local Nisei veterans
Sunday, February 26, 2012
at the Multnomah Athletic Club
Lunch: $50 per adult, $25 per child 12 and under

On November 2, 2011, the 100th Battalion, 442nd Regimental Combat Team and Military Intelligence Service (MIS), were honored with the Congressional Gold Medal. Because many of the veterans and their families were unable to make the journey, the Oregon Nikkei Endowment and the Oregon Nisei Veterans are holding a tribute luncheon on Sunday, February 26, 2012, at the Multnomah Athletic Club to commemorate the bestowing of this historic award and to recognize and celebrate our local honorees (invitations forthcoming).

Sponsorship information and forms (pdf)

The deadline for sponsorships has been extended to Wednesday, January 25, 2012.

The storied units of the 100th Battalion, 442nd RCT and MIS never hesitated to answer the call of duty to defend our country and we ask your participation in honoring our local representatives of these outstanding military units.

The luncheon meal options are beef, chicken, or vegetarian. Please contact us with any mobility issues or concerns. The deadline to register for the luncheon is Friday, February 17, 2012.

For more information about this local event, please contact Lynn Longfellow at cgmevent@gmail.com.
 

Sweetheart Swing Dance
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 7:00 p.m.
at the Star Theatre, 13 NW 6th Avenue, Portland
Tickets: $15 in advance, $20 at the door

Join us at the Star Theatre for a special Sweetheart Swing Dance, featuring the Minidoka Swing Band. One week before the 70th anniversary of Executive Order 9066, this dance commemorates the joy of Nikkei life before internment while also encouraging the intergenerational passing of traditions. There will be a half-hour swing dance lesson before the dancing begins. 21 and over. Contact O.N.E. at 503-224-1458 to learn more.
 

Mochitsuki 2012
The Year of the Dragon
Sunday, January 29, 2012, 11am-4pm
at Scottish Rite Center, 1512 SW Morrison St, Portland
mochipdx.org

Enjoy free mochi samples, demonstrations and hands-on activities for all ages including: mochi pounding, mochi making, ikebana, origami, games and much more!
 

Museum in a Suitcase
Oregon Nikkei Legacy Center has developed a teaching aid for use in classroom presentations called Museum in a Suitcase. Our speakers will share the Japanese American experience in Oregon with your students by bringing exhibits (visual images and artifacts) in a suitcase to your classroom. The exhibits cover the following topics: immigration, life in Portland's Japantown, and the internment story. For more information, contact Oregon Nikkei Legacy Center at 503-224-1458.

To get involved in these activities, please contact Oregon Nikkei Endowment:

Phone: 503-224-1458

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