Bainbridge Island Japanese American Community to host exclusion event

As part of the continuing community support to coincide with Bainbridge Performing Arts’ production of “Snow Falling on Cedars” this month, island residents are invited to gather at the Bainbridge Island Japanese American Exclusion Memorial at 9 a.m. Monday, March 30 to commemorate the 73rd anniversary of the first day of the Japanese American exclusion experience.

March 19, 2015 4:16 pm
Paper cranes at the Bainbridge Island Japanese American Exclusion Memorial.
Paper cranes at the Bainbridge Island Japanese American Exclusion Memorial.

As part of the continuing community support to coincide with Bainbridge Performing Arts’ production of “Snow Falling on Cedars” this month, island residents are invited to gather at the Bainbridge Island Japanese American Exclusion Memorial at 9 a.m. Monday, March 30 to commemorate the 73rd anniversary of the first day of the Japanese American exclusion experience.

Inspired by the unique legacy of a community that welcomed their Japanese American friends and neighbors home after World War II, visitors are encouraged to assemble for a commemorative event at the memorial, where they may walk in the footsteps of those who were exiled, share in reflection and, if so inspired, offer service in the form of maintenance or improvements to the historic site.

This year’s event includes both a special presentation by Congressman Derek Kilmer and the revealing of a new sculpture specially designed for the memorial at 11 a.m.

BPA’s outreach programs for “Snow Falling on Cedars” are supported in part by a grant from Humanities Washington, a state-wide nonprofit organization supported by the National Endowment for the Humanities, the state of Washington and contributions from several other individuals and foundations.