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Heart Mountain Interpretive Center

Heart Mountain Interpretive Center3 days ago

Thanks to the Japanese American Confinement Sites program run by National Park Service and U.S. Department of the Interior we have received a grant to adapt Shig Yabu and Willie Ito's book Hello Maggie! into an animated film. Maggie was the pet magpie that Shig adopted while he was incarcerated at Heart Mountain as a child. With the help of legendary Walt Disney Animation Studios animator Willie Ito, he turned the story into a great children's book available at our store. We can't wait to share their story with the world!

Written by Shigeru Yabu Illustrated by Willie Ito 2nd Edition - this newly revised and expanded edition of "Hello Maggie" is now available! When over 120,000 Japanese Americans were sent to ten different camps during World War II, what happened to people’s pets? The majority of people had to give ...

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Interpretive Center

Please refer to our CORONAVIRUS PAGE for up-to-date information on current safety policies & protocols at the interpretive center. Per the latest guidance from the CDC, masks are not required while inside the interpretive center. Please be aware that this may change based on Park County’s COVID Community Level.

SUMMER HOURS
May 16 to October 2
Open DAILY 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

WINTER HOURS
October 3 to May 15
Open Wednesday – Saturday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Other visitation by appointment

TELEPHONE (307) 754-8000

EMAIL info@heartmountain.org

ADDRESS
1539 Road 19
Powell, WY 82435

ADMISSION
Adults $12
Senior/Students $10
Under 12 Free
Special Group Rates

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Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation · 5 hours ago
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. @HiguchiJD and @AnnBurroughs2, leaders of two great Japanese American institutions @HeartMountainWY and @jamuseum flank Deni Mineta whose grace and resilience is an inspiration to us all. https://t.co/bjIznRl2DU

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Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation · 10 hours ago
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Even as he led the fight for redress for the Japanese American incarceration, Norman Mineta never shared the story of his own incarceration at @HeartMountainWY says Stuart Mineta at the @jamuseum celebration of Norm’s life. He was like so many Nisei parents. https://t.co/WvrtZ1LCGx

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Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation · 11 hours ago
@HeartMountainWY

We have to combat Asian American hate by showing the country the contributions made and examples set by members of the various Asian American communities, says @RepJudyChu of the contributions of Norman Mineta. https://t.co/JzfA7p65Pg

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Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation · 11 hours ago
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In Kanji, Norman Mineta’s middle name — Yoshio — translates into “good person,” says Buddhist bishop Notiaki Ito at @jamuseum How true that is. https://t.co/TNWiuDWj4j

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Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation · 11 hours ago
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If you understand the sacrifice and quiet dignity of the Japanese American community, then you understand Norman Mineta, says @abc7davidono Norm carried the burden of leading this community for decades. https://t.co/X31JSJWNAn

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Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation · 11 hours ago
@HeartMountainWY

It’s almost time to start the @jamuseum memorial service for Secretary Norman Mineta, a @HeartMountainWY icon. Thanks a million, Norm! https://t.co/0ylPjQl1Jc

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