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

July Talk Story - The Eastern Wind: A Retrospective on Chinatown Activism in the 1970s

July 21, 2019, 2:00- 4:00pm

Through photos and open discussion, Harry Chow and friends remember community activities in Chinatown in the 1970’s through the Chinatown Creative and Cultural Workshop, Chinatown Courtesy Patrol, and Eastern Wind.

August Talk Story - Wing Tek Lum

August 4, 2019, 2:00- 4:00pm

Save the date! In connection with the Asian American Literature Festival, hosted by Smithsonian's APAC, we are excited to feature poet Wing Tek Lum to Chinatown for a special Talk Story. More details coming soon.

Special End of Summer Event - Team Presentations!

August 18, 2019, 2:00- 4:00pm

Save the date! We are honored to have had the chance to work with such an incredible group of students this summer. Come out and support them as they present their projects from their time working with the 1882 Foundation! More details coming soon.

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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The Eastern Wind: A Retrospective on Chinatown Activism in the 1970s

Sunday, July 21, 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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