November 2020
Discussion & Book-Signing: The Yamato Colony: A Japanese Settlement in Florida
$7 – $10
Author Tom Gregersen will share anecdotes about the pioneering Yamato Colony of Japanese settlers that existed in Palm Beach County early in the twentieth century. Topics covered include the founding of the colony by Jo Sakai, the lives of George Morikami and other settlers, the meaning of the name “Yamato,” the colony’s location, and the settlers’ experiences during World War II. Book signing will follow the lecture. Mr. Gregersen earned an M. A. degree in Japanese studies from the University…
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