Interpretive Videos
Discover the stories of Bainbridge Island during World War II through short, engaging films. These videos are designed to supplement classroom learning, prepare visitors for guided tours, and share the lasting impact of Japanese American exclusion on our community.
After Pearl Harbor: FBI Roundups and the Alien Enemies Act
What Happened to Japanese Americans After Pearl Harbor?
Bainbridge Island: The First Exclusion Zone
Why Were Bainbridge Islanders the First to Be Forcibly Removed from the West Coast?
A Community Says Goodbye
Where Was the Point of Departure for the Japanese Americans Leaving Bainbridge Island?
Friends and Neighbors: Local Newspaper Defends Japanese Americans
How Did the Woodwards and the Bainbridge Review Keep the Community Connected?
Friends and Neighbors: Acts of Community Support
How Did Islanders Ensure Their Neighbors Had a Home to Return to?
Food in the Camps
What Did Japanese Americans Eat in the Camps?
From Manzanar to Minidoka
Why Did Bainbridge Families Move from Manzanar to Minidoka?
A Community Unites to Preserve the Story
How Did the Bainbridge Island Japanese American Exclusion Memorial Come to Be?
The Memorial Wall: A Conversation with Johnpaul Jones
What Does the Memorial Wall Represent?
The Departure Deck: History and Artwork
How Does the Symbolism of the Departure Deck Tell the Story of a Moment in Time?