Events

The camellias of Descanso have a storied past. In the heart of the Camellia Forest, hear from Kenko Sone, Consul General of Japan in Los Angeles; Dr. Kendall Brown, professor and Japanese garden expert; descendants of survivors of the Tuna Canyon Detention Station; and Descanso staff.

Remarks will be followed by a walk through the Camellia Forest and the Japanese Garden, which will feature a display from Tuna Canyon Detention Station Coalition.

Tickets:
Adults $15
Seniors (65+) $11
Students with ID $11
Children (5-12) $5
Children 4 and under FREE

The Tuna Canyon exhibit will be on display at the beautiful Descanso Gardens in La Cresenta, California from March 7-9 in the Japanese Garden near the entrance. A special program is planned for this event with details to follow.
https://www.descansogardens.org/

Tickets:
Adults $15
Seniors (65+) $11
Students with ID $11
Children (5-12) $5
Children 4 and under FREE

Join us in celebrating the 10th Anniversary of Historic Cultural Monument 1039

Date: September 23, 2023
Time: 11:30-2:00

Location: Friendship Hall
3201 Riverside Drive
Griffith Park
Los Angeles, California 90027
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Program: Presentation of Marc Stirdivant Scholarship for Justice essay and art winners .

Book to Action Interviews with the Goleta & Santa Ynez Valley Libraries

Letters to My Grandchildren 2019
The Grateful Crane Ensemble narrated family letters written during March 1942 when father was arrested by the FBI and sent to Tuna Canyon. Mother Chica had to pay all debts, collect funds, and close the optometrist business that her husband, Kenzo, left behind. The family had to report to Parker, Arizona or Poston Concentration Camp 1 along the Colorado River.