Friday, October 16, through Friday, November 20, 2026
Japanese American Service Committee (5700 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago IL 60659)
Crystal City: America’s Last WWII Concentration Camp tells the story of the only U.S. internment camp created to reunite families during World War II. Created as a family reunification center for immigrants arrested under the Alien Enemies Act in 1942, Crystal City remained open until 1948, long after WWII ended. The Crystal City Family Internment Camp, administered by the Department of Justice, held thousands of Japanese, Germans, and Italians individuals and families. Crystal City was also used as a detention facility for Latin American residents awaiting deportation in a prisoner of war exchange with Axis countries.
The Crystal City Pilgrimage Committee’s national traveling exhibit will be on display at JASC October 16 – November 20, 2026 in the newly renovated Legacy Center Library & Reading Room. Learn more and plan your visit here.
Are you a survivor or descendant of Crystal City?
Please complete this contact form for an invitation to a survivors gathering.
Interested in volunteering at the exhibit? Sign up for a docent shift here!