New Bedford Whaling Museum, 18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford, MA 02740
Wednesday, October 11, 2017 from 6 pm – 8 pm
Enlightened Encounters: The Two Nations of Manjiro Nakahama will explore the remarkable life and influence of Manjiro Nakahama (1827-1898), the first Japanese person to live and learn English in the U.S. after his rescue at sea in 1841 by the John Howland, a New Bedford whaleship. The exhibition is timed to celebrate the 2017 centennial of the America-Japan Society, which plays a crucial role in maintaining the relationship between America and Japan. It is also the 190th anniversary of Manjiro’s birth and the 30th anniversary of the Sister City agreement between Fairhaven/ New Bedford, and Manjiro’s home town of Tosashimizu.
RSVP online or call the Museum at (508) 997-0046 x100
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