
Dear Friend of the National Parks,
I'm pleased to invite you to an upcoming Trustees for the Parks virtual talk featuring an exciting opportunity to tell an American story. On Wednesday, March 24, learn why NPCA supports the potential creation of a new national park in Colorado at Amache, a former WWII Japanese American incarceration site. In this Park Talk, you'll hear from Amache descendants and experts about the importance of honoring and preserving this place for future generations and learn how you can take action.
I hope you will join us! Please find the details below.
WHAT: Preserve and protect the stories of Amache
Featured speakers: Tracy Coppola, Colorado Program Manager Elliot Richardson, Cultural Resources Analyst
Special guest panelists:
- Bonnie Clark, Professor of Anthropology and University of Denver Amache Project Director
- Mitch Homma, Amache descendant and Vice President on the Board of Managers for the American Baptist Historical Society
- Derek Okubo, Amache descendant and Executive Director, Agency for Human Rights and Community Partnerships City and County of Denver
WHEN: Wednesday, March 24, 12 p.m. PT, 1 p.m. MT, 2 p.m. CT, 3 p.m. ET
WHERE: Zoom link and call-in number provided when you RSVP.

We hope to see you on March 24th, but if you are not able to attend the Park Talk live, please email zkirby@npca.org to receive a link to the recording.
Sincerely,

Abby Evans Associate Director, Trustees for the Parks
Present-day Amache guard tower, barracks and water tower © Tracy Coppola
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