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
- South Sound Day of Remembrance - The South Sound Day of Remembrance is presented at the Washington State Historical Society on May 15th.
- Performance of Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet - Save May 24th for a benefit performance of 'Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet' by Jamie Ford
- Scholarship & Membership Banquet - June 6 is the annual Scholarship/Membership/Fundraising luncheon at the White River Buddhist Temple
- League of Dreams - Save the Date: Lane Nishikawa presents his film examining the 95 year history of the Japanese American Citizens League on June 21st
- White River Buddhist Temple Bon Odori - June 25 is the annual Bon Odori at the White River Buddhist Temple
- Japan Fair - June 27-28 is the Japan Fair at Meydebauer Center
- The Washington State Fair - The Remembrance Gallery will be open during the Washington State Fair
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.