History Bites

Get a taste of Chandler history during 30 minute talks led by museum curators. Bring some take out or a brown bag lunch. Baseball at Gila River Internment Camp Presented by special guest Bill Staples Learn about the impact of baseball for Japanese Americans incarcerated at Gila River. Guest presenter Bill Staples, author of Kenichi Zenimura, Japanese American Baseball Pioneer, will talk about how Zenimura took the lead to build a field and provide a way for incarcerees to pass the time. After the talk, take a walk through the exhibit hall to see a uniform, baseball, and championship banner all from Gila River Internment Camp.