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| National Park Service      | Manzanar         |   | PO Box 426        |
|                            |                  |   |                   |
| U.S. Department of the     | National         |   | 5001 Highway 395  |
| Interior                   | Historic Site    |   |                   |
|                            |                  |   | Independence, CA  |
|                            | Use the complete |   | 93526             |
|                            | site name here   |   |                   |
|                            | (e.g. Palo Alto  |   | 760 878-2194      |
|                            | Battlefield      |   | phone             |
|                            | Historic Site).  |   |                   |
|                            |                  |   | 760 878-2949 fax  |
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**Manzanar National Historic Site** News Release

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For Immediate Release: December 4, 2007          

Contacts:

Tom Leatherman, Manzanar National Historic Site

Phone: 760-878-2194

Jon Klusmire, Eastern California Museum

Phone: 760-878-0258

**Making History: A Community Conversation with the Eastern California
Museum and Manzanar National Historic Site**

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Two Owens Valley institutions charged with preserving regional history
will host an open house at the Eastern California Museum on Monday,
December 17, 2007, from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. The open house will offer the
public a chance to meet employees of Manzanar National Historic Site and
the Eastern California Museum. Guests will learn about current projects
and programs going on at the sites, particularly those that affect both
sites. Guests will also have the opportunity to share their ideas and
suggestions as well as explore volunteer opportunities.

ECM and Manzanar share many values and goals, including the benefit of
shared stewardship. Manzanar superintendent Tom Leatherman says, "I am
optimistic about our continued collaboration with the Eastern California
Museum and the Owens Valley community in preserving the area's history."
ECM director Jon Klusmire agrees and adds, "We look forward to listening
to the community's ideas on how we can take best advantage of the unique
partnership between the two sites."

The open house will take place at the Eastern California Museum at 155
North Grant Street in Independence. The museum is located 3 blocks west
of the courthouse. Refreshments will be provided by the Friends of ECM.
The open house will take place just before the *Third Annual
Internationally Acclaimed Independence Fruitcake Festival* hosted by the
Independence Civic Club at the Winnedumah Hotel beginning at 6:30 p.m.
These events are free and open to the public. For more information call
760-878-0258.

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