The Jerome Rohwer Pilgrimage is set for May 20 to 23 in Arkansas.
The pilgrimage allows survivors, descendants, and others to learn about and discuss the legacy and aftermath of World War II-era concentration camps in the U.S. One day of the pilgrimage is a trip to the camp sites in Jerome and Rohwer, with a short program in McGehee, Ark., that includes taiko drummers and a short Obon festival to honor the spirits of the ancestors.
There will be two full days of programming in Little Rock, with historical sessions, survivor perspectives, intergenerational and generational discussions, social activities, and opportunities to research family histories.
A survivor who participated in the 2025 pilgrimage said, “Coming to this pilgrimage has been the most eye-opening, most emotional journey for myself, and I’m sure for my daughter, and for all of us that are here today. When I return to our retirement community, I’m going to tell everybody what happened, and I’m gonna spread the word.”
The Jerome Rohwer Committee encourages survivors, students, and Yonsei and Gosei participation. For survivors with financial need, registration fees can be reduced or waived. Students and those 25 years old or younger with financial need may also receive reduced registration rates. If you would like to take advantage of the discounts, write to registration@jeromerohwer.org.
A generous donation was recently made to JRC, making it possible to offer several travel fund grants to students. One grant may be offered to a teacher. Details will be forthcoming.
Registration deadline is April 25. For more information, go to: https://jeromerohwer.org/pilgrimage/registration-and-pilgrimage-information