Looking to clear out your closet and discover some new favorites? Join FYPDC for our Community Clothing Swap on Sunday, August 2, from 11 AM–2 PM at the 1882 Foundation! Bring up to 10 new or gently worn clothing items, meet fellow community members, and help reduce waste by giving clothes a second life. It’s […]
Join us for a community discussion with author Veronica Li and community leader, Stan Lou, about Chinese American contributions to America. In this Talk Story, we will talk with Veronica Li and Sverrir Sigurdsson, whose historical fiction novel 1882: A Gold Mountain Odyssey dramatizes the experience of the first wave of Chinese immigrants in mid-1800s […]
On June 20-21, 2026, we will return to Gold Mountain to walk in the footsteps of the Chinese railroad workers. Educators interested in bringing this history to the classroom — as well as families with children — are encouraged to attend. The tour includes stops to Summit Tunnel, Rocklin, Auburn, and more! Tickets are $450. […]
Join the 1882 Foundation and the Locke Foundation in the historic town of Locke for a Talk Story with debut author Madelyn Postman. Postman's debut book Staring into the Sun traces multiple generations of her Chinese American family from1895 to 2015 and reflects on themes of immigration and identity, intergenerational loss, and cultural erasure. Spanning […]
Join us with journalist, Ian Gill, as he talks about his journey understanding his mother's story! Ian Gill identifies as a Eurasian journalist, who's main ambition is to "sleep eight hours uninterrupted," per his South China Morning Post freelancer bio. Eurasian is not a term that is frequently used in America, but many abroad identify […]
We’re celebrating the month of May the best way we know how with our annual AANHPI Trivia Night at Lost Gen Brewery! 🧠🍻 Get ready for a night full of energy, laughs, and a little friendly competition as we run through questions spanning history, pop culture, and everything in between! We’ll have prizes lined up […]
