We are the Puyallup Valley JACL

Welcome to the official website for the Puyallup Valley Chapter of the Japanese American Citizens League. The Japanese American Citizens League is a national organization whose mission is to advocate and safeguard the civil and human rights of Asian and Pacific Islander Americans and all communities who are affected by injustice and bigotry.

The leaders and members of the JACL also work to promote and preserve the heritage and legacy of the Japanese American Community.

The Remembrance Gallery is now Open

The Remembrance Gallery opened to the public on August 30, 2024. The Gallery brings awareness to the history of the “Puyallup Assembly Center” (PAC) as the largest temporary American concentration camp in Washington State.

Gallery Entrance

The wall of names

Model of a horse stall converted to family accomodations

A sample view of the information on touchscreens

Touchscreen allows deep dives into family stories

Learn about living conditions in the PAC

Wider view of the gallery entrance

Create your own name tags resembling the orignal name tags

Located under the Grandstand at the Washington State Fairgrounds, the Gallery is accessible during the Washington State Fair, the Spring Fair, or by scheduled tour. Contact us to schedule a visit or learn how you can support our work to raise awareness of civil rights violations and emphasize how this chapter in American history is still relevant today.

Media Coverage

See our Media page for news coverage about the Remembrance Gallery.