Registration and Pilgrimage Information

Part of Group Photo of 2026 Jerome Rohwer Pilgrimage. Text on the photo is "Save the Dates, May 26-29, 2027, Little Rock, AR, Jerome Rohwer PilgrimageThe photo above is a subset of the 2026 JRP Group Photo at the Rohwer Memorial Cemetery. Registration for the 2027 Jerome Rohwer Pilgrimage will open early January, 2027.  

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“Coming to this pilgrimage has been the most eye-opening, most emotional journey for myself, and I’m sure for my daughter, and for all of us that are here today. When I return to our retirement community, I’m going to tell everybody what happened, and I’m gonna spread the word.”
—Survivor, at final program session, 2025 Pilgrimage

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4 pilgrims at Jerome and 2 survivors at closing dinner
Four Pilgrims at Jerome and two survivors showing their pilgrimage gifts at the closing dinner, 2025 Pilgrimage

Details 

  • Dates:  May 26-29, 2027, Onsite registration starts at 10:00 AM, May 26, 2027 at the Riverfront Wyndham Hotel in North Little Rock, AR
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  • If you have thoughts or suggestions for programming at the 2027 pilgrimage, please also let us know at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
  • Please check back for updates. Major updates will be uploaded by mid-January, 2027.

The Jerome Rohwer Pilgrimage allows survivors, descendants, and others to learn about and discuss the legacy and aftermath of WWII era concentration camps in the USA.  One day of the Pilgrimage is a trip to the concentration camp sites in Jerome and Rohwer, with a short program in McGehee, AR, that includes taiko drummers and a short Obon festival to honor the spirits of our ancestors.  There will be two full days of programming in Little Rock, with historical sessions, survivor perspectives, intergenerational and generational discussions, social activities, and opportunities to research family histories.  Learning and open conversation lead to understanding and healing.

The Jerome Rohwer Committee encourages survivors, students, and Yonsei and Gosei participation.  We offer reduced or no registration fees to survivors with financial need.  Students and those 25 years old or younger, with financial need, may also receive reduced registration rates.  If you would like to take advantage of the discounts, please write to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..  A generous donation was recently made to JRC, and we will be offering several travel fund grants to students.  Teachers are also encouraged to apply.  Please write to us if you are interested, and we will let you know the details and when the application process opens. Our email is This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 

Here is a link to a summary of the 2026 Pilgrimage Program,green text box with blue text stating "Program Summary"

The full 2026 program booklet is available here, Download JRP 2026 Program

We look forward to joining you in Little Rock, for a memorable and enriching experience.

 

Warm regards,