Vashon Heritage Museum Talk “The Gift: Japanese Cherry Trees for Vashon High School” via Zoom, September 9, 7pm. On March 24, 1932, Vashon Island’s Japanese Society donated 100 blossoming cherry trees
to Vashon High School in appreciation of the education the Japanese American community enjoyed. In Japan, the cherry tree is considered
the most beautiful of all blossoming trees. Ujiro Nishiyori, President of the Society said, “It is our hope that in the years to come, these trees, a symbol of the land of our birth, may grow and flourish, making more lovely our Vashon Island.” Join Rita Brogan, John Stanton, Danny Rock, and Bruce Haulman as they discuss the gift of the cherry trees by the Japanese American community to Vashon High School, what is being done to preserve the three remaining trees, and how plans are developing to properly preserve and tell this story about racial equity and justice. Register here:
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