Baseball & Gaman

Discover the resilience of the human spirit at Gaman, an inspiring exhibit at the Chandler Museum from February 4, 2025, to January 26, 2026. 

Through powerful artifacts and stories, Gaman explores how 16,655 Japanese Americans incarcerated at the Gila River Internment Camp endured injustice with patience and dignity.

Among the stories of perseverance is the role of baseball, which offered a sense of normalcy, community, and hope behind the barbed wire. 

In the harsh Arizona desert, baseball became more than just a game—it was a declaration of resilience, a way to reclaim joy, and a bond that united players and spectators alike. 

Experience the history of those who found strength in gaman and hope in the 108 stitches of a baseball.