Discover more about Toisan's language, history, and culture with our new Toishanese Language and Culture Club! During this first meeting, we will discuss the history of the Toisan region and how it relates to the U.S., identify good resources for learning, practice a few words and more. The club will aim to fit the abilities […]
Save the date! The 1882 Foundation will be hosting a Talk Story program at the Kennedy Center REACH in the Skylight Pavilion on Wednesday, April 28, 2024. Time TBD. More details to come!
On Tuesday, August 27th, the 1882 Foundation will be hosting an Open House to hear Asian American authors read excerpts from their written works. Attendees will have a chance to have more intimate conversations with these authors, who will also be selling their work the following day at the Kennedy Center for 1882's Talk Story: […]
Join us at 600 Mass. Ave NW from 2-3pm for our next Talk Story! We will be discussing Dr. Sarah-SoonLing Blackburn's new book, Exclusion and the Chinese American Story. This book is a part of the Penguin Random House's Race to the Truth Collection, a series dedicated to sharing true historical accounts of unsung heroes […]
Come see our 2024 intern-led Talk Story about student voices in relation to DC's Chinatown! This event will be hosted at the 1882 Foundation Office from 2pm to 3pm. Please use this link to register: https://forms.gle/CXB9JiQ7EXMD5R3a7
The 1882 Foundation and the Utah State Historic Preservation Office are pleased to cosponsor a dynamic exploration of rural settlements developed by Chinese workers throughout the United States. Contributing sponsors include the Bureau of Land Management-Utah, the Church History Department of the LDS Church, the National Trust for Historic Preservation, and the Chinese Railroad Workers […]