1882 Foundation

Talk Story: Staring into the Sun
2026-05-31 12:30 - 15:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Pearl, 13944 Main Street, Walnut Grove, CA, 95690, United States
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 continents and centuries, the collection weaves together stories from her great-grandfather Joe Shoong’s journey from the impoverished outskirts of Zhongshan, China, to the National Dollar Stores of the American West, and finally, to Postman’s own reckoning with her mother’s death by suicide and what it means to carry a secret that shaped her entire life.
The event will include a plaque unveiling at the Locke Chinese Schoolhouse (refurbished with funding from Joe Shoong in 1952 ); an author talk and Q+A; a book signing with the author; and complimentary light refreshments. Please bring cash to purchase the book ($17). All ages are welcome.
This event is hosted in partnership with the Locke Foundation, whose mission is to educate the public about Locke’s history and legacy through preservation and cultural activities. Find out more here: https://locke-foundation.org
If you would like more information about this event, please contact James: JamesXiao@1882Foundation.org.
Schedule
12:30 Locke Foundation plaque unveiling at the Locke Chinese School Museum
1:00 Talk Story: Staring into the Sun at the Pearl
2:30 Book signing with Madelyn Postman
3:00 Reception (free refreshments) at the Jan Ying Museum
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2026 Return to Gold Mountain Heritage Tour
2026-06-20 - 2026-06-21 | Holiday Inn Parking Lot, 300 J St., Sacramento
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. The fee includes the guided tour, transportation by bus, hotel accommodations, entrance fees, lunch and dinner on Day 1, and breakfast and lunch on Day 2. If you have any other questions, feel free to email us at info@1882foundation.org.
Please RSVP using the following link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSek8QGRDJXYjADkxegjJr61lJ7rx17EvjOJtWMMgtuCUEOTOQ/viewform
