Follow the path of some of Arkansas’ most iconic civil rights figures and view locations important to human rights struggles. Duration: Four days Available: Year-round Places Explored: Rohwer, Little Rock, Fort Smith, Bentonville Itinerary Ideal For: All ages TOUR FIVE DAY 1 Often overlooked in our nation’s history, over 120,000 Japanese Americans were interned during World War II. The Rohwer Japanese American Relocation Center was one of these sites from 1941-45. This site is now a National Historic Landmark. Before you head to the site, make sure to stop by the WWII Japanese American Internment Museum in nearby McGehee. This will provide valuable historical context for the site visit and make your experience much more compelling. More than 8,000 Japanese Americans from California, mostly U.S. citizens, were interned here through WWII by the War Relocation Authority. Today, the barracks and government buildings are gone. Remnants at the site include a cemetery highlighted by several memorial monuments, along with the hospital smokestack. Interpretive markers telling the story of the camp have been placed along the road bordering the cemetery, with an audio narrative by actor George Takei of Star Trek fame, who was interned at Rohwer as a child. After a morning touring Rohwer, a short drive back to McGehee brings you to Hoots BBQ, one of the Delta’s most beloved restaurants. Enjoy lunch before your drive to Little Rock. Arrive in the state capital of Little Rock. Here you can walk in the steps of a president at the William J. Clinton Library and Museum. View an exact replica of Bill Clinton’s Oval Office and Cabinet Room, photographs, videos, documents and interactive timeline highlighting domestic and foreign policies as well as the Clintons’ lives in the White House. Finish the day with dinner at one of downtown Little Rock’s group-friendly restaurants. William J. Clinton Library and Museum Rohwer Japanese American Relocation Center Memorial and Museum FIVE T OUR THE TING A CELEBR C OUR A GE OF WER PO
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