As we close out our 2026 Day of Remembrance events, we want to send a heartfelt thank you to the many people and organizations who made this possible. We were able to host four events across Idaho to both honor the 2026 Day of Remembrance and to launch our latest publication: Education and Freedom at Minidoka: The Diary of the Superintendent Arthur Kleinkopf. Over 300 people came out to enjoy the presentations, ask questions, and learn more about Minidoka as a whole. We are e

With 2025 drawing to a close, I find myself reflecting on the incredible journey we have undertaken together to preserve the deep significance of Minidoka National Historic Site and the lessons and legacy of a gross violation of constitutional rights in our nation's history. Your unwavering support has been the cornerstone of our success, and I am deeply grateful.

Left to right: Michael Boren, Acting DOI Secretary for Policy, Management, and Budget, K aren Hirai Olen, Survivor, Minidoka concentration camp, Jeremy Chase, Tourism & Marketing Administrator, Idaho Commerce, Robyn Achilles, Executive Director, Friends of Minidoka, Keith Yamaguchi, President, Nisei Veterans Committee, Brianna Bowhay, Project Manager, Southern Idaho National Parks, National Park Service, Janet Keegan, Board member, Friends of Minidoka and Minidoka descendant,