Society for California Archaeology: Inyo

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Resource Guide for Inyo County

Eastern California Museum

Features exhibits on the Paiute–Shoshone Indians including their tools and basketry
Artifacts and photos of the war relocation camp at Manzanar
Permanent exhibits on local history and natural history
Location: 155 North Grant Street in Independence
Open Wednesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Admission: free
Call (760) 878-0258 or (760) 878-0364
E-mail ecmuseum@usamedia.tv
Visit http://www.countyofinyo.org.

Historic photo of Summit Lake

Manzanar National Historic Site

Relocation center for Japanese-Americans and resident Japanese aliens during World War II
Exhibits, film, and tours
Location: west side of U.S. Highway 395, 9 mi. north of Lone Pine
Open April to October from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; November to March from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; closed December 25
Admission: free
Call (760) 878-2194 ext. 2710
Visit http://www.nps.gov/manz

Society for California Archaeology SCA Business Office
1692 Mangrove Ave. #153,
Chico, CA 95926
Phone (530) 342-3537, FAX (530) 342-3641