Exhibition Opening:
Enlightened Encounters: The Two Nations of Manjiro Nakahama

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