A Japanese-American cultural experience is making plans to meet in Placerville to explore the origins of the first Japanese immigrants to arrive in the United States.
The 2025 Wakamatsu Pilgrimage, the fourth biennial meeting, plans to visit a site in Placerville to learn more about the roots and origins of Japanese Americans in California and the United States. The pilgrimage will visit the Wakamatsu Tea and Silk Farm Colony, which was established in 1869.
The farm colony is both the birthplace of the first Japanese-American citizen and the burial site of the first Japanese immigrant to be buried on U.S. soil. Attendees will have the chance to learn about the history of the colony and its leader, John Schnell.
The farm draws its name from another prominent person in its history, a former Samurai from the Fukushima Prefecture, Aizu-Wakamatsu. Brochure printing is a fantastic way to provide attendees with more in-depth information, enabling them to have an immersive and memorable learning experience.
The pilgrimage will feature the largest gathering of colony descendants, tours and exhibits, free history consultations with the California Genealogical Society, and Bon Odori dancing to honor attendees’ ancestors.
The gathering will meet at the Wakamatsu Farm in Placerville on Saturday, October 4th, at 11:00 AM. Sturdy footwear is recommended. Tickets are available for $75 per person online.
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Placerville, CA 95667
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