# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Surviving Remnants of a Century-Old Japantown: Historic Wintersburg, Huntington Beach
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 07:30 pm (-07:00)
- **Event Description**: Historic Wintersburg on the coast in Huntington Beach embodies three generations of the Japanese American experience, from immigration in the late nineteenth century to the return from the federal incarceration camps following World War II. It is a very rare surviving remnant of a century-old Japantown. Find out about this fascinating site, its recent challenges, and its path forward.

H. Ernie Nishii, an attorney, is president of the Historic Wintersburg Conservancy in Huntington Beach and involved with many community and educational organizations.

Mr. Nishii states that “History is not a textbook. It is lived.” He will discuss Historic Wintersburg, a historic site key to Southern California’s Japanese American history. His talk will dispel myths and stereotypes about Huntington Beach and describe how the area welcomed and supported immigrant farmworkers. His talk will also be a precautionary tale regarding how national prejudices weakened and even destroyed communities after World War II and how our country can thrive through understanding of the past.

Surviving Remnants of a Century-Old Japantown: Historic Wintersburg, Huntington Beach is scheduled for Thursday, September 24, from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Riverside Main Library Community Room, 3900 Mission Inn Avenue, Riverside CA 92501.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/riverside/surviving-remnants-of-a-century-old-japantown-historic-wintersburg-huntington-beach/200030643941258
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Riverside
- **state**: CA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: City of Riverside Main Library
- **lat**: 33.982709222786
- **long**: -117.37173638843
- **full address**: City of Riverside Main Library, 3581 Mission Inn Ave,Riverside,CA,United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Surviving Remnants of a Century-Old Japantown: Historic Wintersburg, Huntington Beach being held?
  - **A:** Surviving Remnants of a Century-Old Japantown: Historic Wintersburg, Huntington Beach takes place on Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 07:30 pm at City of Riverside Main Library, 3581 Mission Inn Ave,Riverside,CA,United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Surviving Remnants of a Century-Old Japantown: Historic Wintersburg, Huntington Beach?
  - **A:** Surviving Remnants of a Century-Old Japantown: Historic Wintersburg, Huntington Beach is organized by Museum of Riverside.

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