Special Event: A Personal Story of the Japanese Internment of World War II

Name: Special Event: A Personal Story of the Japanese Internment of World War II
Start: 2026-05-23T00:00:00-07:00
End: 2026-05-23T23:59:59-07:00
Location: The Westport Event Venue

Presented by Chico History Museum at The Westport Event Venue in Chico

Past event

Special Event: A Personal Story of the Japanese Internment of World War II wrapped up on May 23, 2026.

That one's in the books, but Butte County never slows down. Find your next outing:

Sat · May 23 · All day

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Event Details

A personal account by American born Jim Tanimoto of his experience in a Japanese internment camp during WWII

More details

Date and Time: Saturday, May 23, 2026; All day; View all Dates
Venue: The Westport Event Venue, Chico603 Broadway St, Chico, CA, 95928; Venue Details
Admission: Tickets are $20, available on our website; Admission Details

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About This Event

Jim Tanimoto, a lifelong resident of California and a U.S. citizen, was forcibly relocated to Tule Lake, California, in 1942 by the U.S. government due to his Japanese ancestry. He and his family remained interned until the conclusion of World War II.

At the age of 102, Mr. Tanimoto will share his personal experiences and recollections of this pivotal chapter in our nation’s history. This program will serve as one of his final opportunities to provide insights into this significant period.