We are the Puyallup Valley JACL
Welcome to the official website for the Puyallup Valley Chapter of the Japanese American Citizens League. The Japanese American Citizens League is a national organization whose mission is to advocate and safeguard the civil and human rights of Asian and Pacific Islander Americans and all communities who are affected by injustice and bigotry.
The leaders and members of the JACL also work to promote and preserve the heritage and legacy of the Japanese American Community.
Upcoming Events
- Equity in Historic Preservation - Join us in celebrating Equity in Historic Preservation Intern, Karino Wada, and her research exploring Japanese American historic places
- Ireichō visits Washington - The Ireicho (book of names) will be available for viewing in Seattle and Puyallup
- The Spring Fair 2026 - The Remembrance Gallery will be open during the Spring Fair
- The New Defining Courage - The New Defining Courage is a journey into the legacy of the Nisei Soldier, Americans of Japanese ancestry who served in
- Performance of Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet - Save the date for a benefit performance of 'Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet' by Jamie Ford
The Remembrance Gallery is now Open
The Remembrance Gallery opened to the public on August 30, 2024. The Gallery brings awareness to the history of the “Puyallup Assembly Center” (PAC) as the largest temporary American concentration camp in Washington State.
Gallery Entrance
The wall of names
Model of a horse stall converted to family accomodations
A sample view of the information on touchscreens
Touchscreen allows deep dives into family stories
Learn about living conditions in the PAC
Wider view of the gallery entrance
Create your own name tags resembling the orignal name tags
Located under the Grandstand at the Washington State Fairgrounds, the Gallery is accessible during the Washington State Fair, the Spring Fair, or by scheduled tour. Contact us to schedule a visit or learn how you can support our work to raise awareness of civil rights violations and emphasize how this chapter in American history is still relevant today.
Media Coverage
See our Media page for news coverage about the Remembrance Gallery.