© 2024
Donate
Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations

Amache is officially a national park, thanks to transfer of land

KUNC | By Emma VandenEinde
Published February 19, 2024 at 9:51 AM MST
The reconstructed Block 12H at the Amache site. As stated on the informational sign, there were 29 blocks at the Amache site, and each block had up to 13 barrack buildings that were divided into 6 rooms each.
Emma VandenEinde
/
KUNC
The reconstructed Block 12H at the Amache site. As stated on the informational sign, there were 29 blocks at the Amache site, and each block had up to 13 barrack buildings that were divided into 6 rooms each.

Amache, a former Japanese incarceration camp in Colorado, is now officially part of the National Park system. Many survivors and descendants are excited about the news.

Amache, a former Japanese incarceration camp in Colorado, is now officially part of the National Park system. Many survivors and descendants are excited about the news.

Copyright 2024 KUNC
Tags
Regional News
Emma VandenEinde