1882 FOUNDATION

American Civil Rights & the Exclusion Laws

The 1882 Foundation seeks to broaden public awareness of the history and continuing significance of the 1882 Chinese Exclusion Act through three initiatives:

Encouraging Collaboration

We organize an annual 1882 Symposium in Washington D.C. to build connections among educators and public & private agencies.

Uncovering & Preserving Our Stories

We collect oral histories and preserve story sites through monthly Talk Story Events. Talk Story encourages individuals to reveal their stories and share them with others.

Strengthening Public Education

We aim to promote the inclusion of Chinese and Asian American experiences in our core curricula through curriculum content and resources and teacher workshops.

Upcoming Events

MidAutumn Moon Festival

September 13, 2019, evening

Come to Chinatown park for the Mayor's Office of Asian Pacific Islander Affairs movie nights from the end of the summer to the MidAutumn Moon Festival! Visit their event page here for more details.

September Talk Story! Flower Drum Song

September 15, 2019, 2:00- 4:00pm

Save the date! Screening excerpts of the mid-century classic and discussion with Jenny Cho, author of Chinese in Hollywood (2013). 

Return to Gold Mountain 2019

October 12-13, 2019

Register today for our 2019 Historic Interpretive Tour and Teachers' Workshop, exploring key sites of the Transcontinental Railroad.

October Talk Story! Russell Low "Three Coins"

October 20, 2019, 2:00- 4:00pm

Save the date! Discussion on Chinese American women in history with Author Russell Low, "Three Coins: A Young Girl’s Story of Kidnappings, Slavery, and Romance in 19th Century America."

Chinese American Women in History Conference

October 24–26, 2019
The 1882 Foundation is partnering with the Chinese American Museum of Washington, DC to highlight the under-represented stories of Chinese American women in history. A mix of research and personal storytelling, this conference brings us all together to recognize the contributions of Chinese American women in our communities

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"Flower Drum Song" - Viewing and Discussion

Sunday, September 15, 2019 | 2 – 4 PM
I Street Conference Center – Level C
Enter through Parking Elevator next to 615 I (Eye) Street NW Between 6/7th Streets NW
Washington, DC

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CHINESE AMERICAN WOMEN IN HISTORY CONFERENCE

The 1882 Foundation and Chinese American Museum of Washington, DC are excited to host the inaugural Chinese American Women in History Conference.

We are eager to hear your stories  and research related to the experience of Chinese American women, past and present.

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The 50 Objects Initiative:
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We are excited to partner with the Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) on the upcoming exhibition, Gathering: Collecting and Documenting Chinese American History, scheduled to open Fall 2019.

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1882 Symposium

Thank you to everyone who participated in 1882 Symposium VII on May 9-11, 2019, hosted in partnership with the Smithsonian Institution.  It was an honor to gather together and commemorate #Transcontinental150 and plan for future collaboration. Check back soon for a report and additional resources.

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1882 Foundation
508 I Street NW (lower level)
Washington, D.C. 20001

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