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Bainbridge Island Japanese American Exclusion Memorial

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Reflect on history at the Bainbridge Island Japanese American Exclusion Memorial, honoring those unjustly exiled during WWII and promoting vigilance against injustice.

The Bainbridge Island Japanese American Exclusion Memorial commemorates the forced removal of Japanese Americans from Bainbridge Island during World War II [5]. It serves as a reminder of the injustices suffered and honors those who were exiled from their homes [5, 14]. The memorial features a story wall with the names of all 276 Japanese Americans who were living on the island at the time of the exclusion [13].

A brief summary to Bainbridge Island Japanese American Exclusion Memorial

  • Monday 9 am-5 pm
  • Tuesday 9 am-5 pm
  • Wednesday 9 am-5 pm
  • Thursday 9 am-5 pm
  • Friday 9 am-5 pm
  • Saturday 9 am-5 pm
  • Sunday 9 am-5 pm

Local tips

  • The memorial is open from dawn until dusk [6].
  • Admission to the memorial is free [6].
  • Dogs are allowed, but must be kept on a leash [6, 16].
  • Consider taking the free, informative audio tour to enhance your visit [12, 14].
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Getting There

  • Walking

    From the Winslow ferry terminal, walk west on Winslow Way E [9]. Turn right onto Erickson Ave NE, then left onto Wyatt Way NE [9]. At the fork, continue onto Eagle Harbor Drive NE [9]. The memorial entrance will be on your left after Taylor Ave NE [9]. Note that this is a 3.8 mile walk that will take approximately 1.5 hours and portions of the route lack sidewalks [6, 9].

  • Public Transport

    From the Winslow ferry terminal, take Kitsap Transit route 99 [9]. The bus stops along route 99 are not always marked with Kitsap Transit signs, so be sure to wait in a safe place for the bus to pull over [9]. The memorial is located 3.8 miles from the Winslow Ferry Terminal [6]. Alternatively, you can use BI Ride, a bus-on-demand service by Kitsap Transit, by calling 1-844-424-7433 [4, 6, 19]. Note: BI Ride does not currently operate on Sundays [6]. A single ride on Kitsap Transit costs $2 [3].

  • Taxi/Ride-Share

    From the Winslow ferry terminal, taxi services like Viking Cab Co. or ride-sharing services such as Uber and Lyft are available [4]. However, ride-share availability on Bainbridge Island can be limited, especially at night [4, 19]. A taxi ride from the ferry terminal to the memorial is approximately 3.8 miles and will cost around $20-$30 [6].

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The Bainbridge Island Japanese American Exclusion Memorial stands as a poignant reminder of a dark chapter in American history [5]. Located at Pritchard Park, near the historic Eagledale ferry dock, it marks the site where, on March 30, 1942, 227 Japanese American residents of Bainbridge Island were forcibly removed from their homes by U.S. Army soldiers [5, 12]. This was the first community subjected to mass exclusion during World War II, following President Roosevelt's Executive Order 9066 [5, 17]. The memorial's centerpiece is a 276-foot-long contemplative wall constructed of old-growth red cedar, granite, and basalt [5, 12]. The wall displays the names and ages of all 276 Japanese American residents of the island at the time of the exclusion [13]. Five large terra cotta friezes along the Memorial Wall movingly illustrate this American story of perseverance, patriotism and courage [12]. Visitors can walk the path that the exiled residents took to the Eagledale Ferry Dock, reflect on the events that transpired, and honor those who suffered this injustice [20]. The memorial serves as a place for reflection, learning, and remembrance, urging visitors to contemplate the fragility of democratic values and the importance of community allyship [14, 20]. The site's maxim, "Nidoto Nai Yoni" (Let It Not Happen Again), encapsulates its mission to educate future generations about the injustices of the past [5, 13].
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