The History Museum of Hood River County hosted a special reception for descendants of Nisei soldiers on Saturday, Dec. 3; a public open house followed. The museum’s current exhibit, “A Long Road to Travel: The Service of Japanese Americans During World War II,” is open through the end of December.
Anna Goodwin, executive director, the History Museum of Hood River County, addresses invited guests at the Hood River Nisei WWII Veterans exhibit reception Dec. 3. Visitors were invited to see the current exhibit, “A Long Road to Travel,” as well as learn about the patriotism and courage of local Nisei soldiers. Trisha Walker photo
A crowd sits under the banners of Nisei servicemen, part of the current exhibit "A Long Road to Travel," at the Hood River Nisei WWII Veterans exhibit reception held at the History Museum of Hood River County Dec. 3. Trisha Walker photo
Invited guests listen to special presentations during the Dec. 3 History Museum event. Trisha Walker photo
Jessica Asai, comment moderator, speaks with Elissa Dingus of JAMO at the Dec. 3 Hood River Nisei WWII Veterans exhibit reception held at the History Museum of Hood River County. Visitors were invited to see the current exhibit, “A Long Road to Travel,” as well as learn about the patriotism and courage of local Nisei soldiers. Trisha Walker photo
Marcy Hasegawa and Jackie Hasegawa catch up after the Dec. 3 presentation at the History Museum of Hood River County. Trisha Walker photo
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