Amache National Historic Site
A former World War II-era Japanese American internment camp in southeastern Colorado, preserving the memory of those unjustly incarcerated.

πŸ“œ Former World War II-era Japanese American internment camp in southeastern Colorado.
πŸ” One of ten incarceration sites, unjustly held over 10,000 people from 1942-1945.

Why Go

πŸ“š Learn about a significant chapter in U.S. history and civil liberties
🚢 Explore remaining foundations and reconstructed buildings
🌳 See historic Chinese elm trees and koi ponds
πŸ›οΈ Visit the nearby Amache Museum for more exhibits

Why Avoid

πŸ›£οΈ Located off the beaten path, requires a detour
🚫 No guided site tours available, self-guided only

Tips

πŸ—ΊοΈ Download the self-guided audio driving tour for the site
β˜€οΈ Site is open during daylight hours
πŸ“ Located two miles west of Granada off US 50

Hours

πŸ•’ Site: Open during daylight hours.
πŸ•’ Museum: Monday-Saturday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, closed Sunday and major holidays.

πŸ…ΏοΈ Parking

Available at the main entrance.

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