1882 Foundation

Podcast Launch Party
2025-09-18 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | 1882 Foundation Office, 508 I Street NW, Washington, DC, 20001, United States
Welcome to The Pod-Luck Club – a podcast about a blend of people, stories, and laughs. Podcast hosts, Teach and Ellen, invite you to the table to tell the regular stories of Asian Americans with a hearty dose of humor and even a dash of education and history. The best part about a potluck? Anything and everything is welcome!
Join us as we launch 1882’s first podcast. During this event, we will listen to episode snippets while podcast hosts Teach and Ellen share the origins of the Pod-Luck Club. We will also record a short segment to be featured in an upcoming podcast episode.
As our podcast is named after a potluck, we encourage you to bring your favorite snack or dish to share with everyone!
RSVP here –> https://www.eventbrite.com/e/podcast-launch-party-tickets-1602613192199?aff=oddtdtcreator

Culture Series: 9-Man Volleyball
2025-09-25 19:00 - 20:30 | Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G Street NW, Washington, DC, 20001, United States
HumanitiesDC & Ted Gong Present Culture Series: 9-Man, a conversation with key members of the Chinese American community reflecting on the street sport that continues to unite generations. For more than 90 years, 9-man volleyball has drawn teams from Chinatowns across the United States. In fact, the game is so popular that the last time a rotating competition took place in Washington, DC, it closed Pennsylvania Avenue from the White House to the FBI Building.
As immigrant identities continue to face challenges, understanding the impact of 9-man volleyball allows for a broader discussion on the importance of cultural spaces. Historical research has led to ongoing conversations about cultural preservation and identity within the Chinese American community, ensuring 9-man remains a thriving sport today.
Join us for a panel discussion exploring how the game’s strict rules, emphasis on community, and longstanding traditions have contributed to cultural preservation across generations. Together, we’ll revisit the rich history of 9-man volleyball in DC and highlight the resilience of Chinese American communities in maintaining their heritage despite adversity.
RSVP here –> https://www.eventbrite.com/e/culture-series-9-man-tickets-1559760207769?aff=oddtdtcreator

Young Asian Americans of Washington DC (YAAW) Game Night
2025-10-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Crown and Crow, 1317 14th St NW, Washington, DC, 20005, United States
Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with games, community, and mooncakes!
The Young Asian Americans of Washington DC (YAAW for short) is launching their new group name with Game Night! You might have seen this group from previous events, such as the Lunar New Year Dessert Swap and AANHPI Trivia Night. We are so excited to share this Pan-Asian American social group with you!
RSVP here –> https://partiful.com/e/7igIjjVj46fMCkjZfvjp

Rural Chinatowns and Hidden Sites Conference
2025-10-15 - 2025-10-17 | SpringHill Suites Memphis Downtown, 85 Court Avenue, Memphis, TN, 38103, United States
October 15–17, 2025 | Memphis, Tennessee
The 1882 Foundation, in partnership with the Mississippi Delta Chinese Heritage Museum,
the Chinese Historical Society of Memphis and the Mid-South, and the Arkansas Chinese
Heritage Project, invites you to our upcoming conference:
Rural Chinatowns and Hidden Sites: Chinese American History in the Deep South and Midwest.
 Location: SpringHill Suites, Downtown Memphis
This gathering will explore the overlooked histories of Chinese American communities in rural
regions, bringing together scholars, students, educators, and community leaders. Programming
includes:
 Panel discussions
 Film screenings
 Field trip to the Mississippi Delta Chinese Heritage Museum in Cleveland, MS
Please RSVP with the following link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-rural-chinatowns-and-hidden-sites-conference-in-memphis-tn-tickets-1369278702459?aff=oddtdtcreator

Talk Story: Living Boldly
2025-11-07 06:00 - 19:30 | 1882 Foundation Office, 508 I Street NW, Washington, DC, 20001, United States
Join us in conversation with Ingrid Hu Dahl as she discusses her first book, a memoir of her life, as she describes how she lives boldly.
Ingrid Hu Dahl will be joined with her friend, Jaya Saxena, as they discuss Ingrid’s first book, Sun Shining on Morning Snow. This book is a powerful memoir on self-discovery as Ingrid shares how she navigates life being mixed race, queer, and most of all – how to live boldly.
Light refreshments will be provided.
Please RSVP here.
If you cannot attend our presentation in person, no worries! Use this link to register for our Zoom option.

Serving with Pride Throughout Our Nation's History
2025-11-09 13:30 - 15:00 | Chinese Community Church, 500 I St NW, Washington, DC , DC, 20001, United States
Join the 1882 Foundation and Executive Director Ted Gong for an engaging overview of Asian American veterans and their contributions throughout U.S. history, followed by a short discussion session.
Together, we’ll honor those who served our country–even in times when our country did not always stand by them.
When: Sunday, November 9 at 1:30 PM
Where: Chinese Community Church, 500 I St. NW, Washington DC, 20001
No RSVP needed – everyone is welcome.

Dumpling Happy Hour
2025-11-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Upside on Moore, 1700 N. Moore St., Arlington, VA, 22209, United States
Looking to meet some new friends? Join us for some dumplings, drinks, and chit chat! We would love to get to know you more.
RSVP using this link –> https://partiful.com/e/R7i0hUlszxsYNyochEcY

1882 Lecture Series: Access to Public Education
2025-11-13 17:30 - 19:00 | 1882 Foundation Office, 508 I Street NW, Washington, DC, 20001, United States
Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on the role of Asian Americans and access to education. Our speaker, Dr. Janelle Wong, will cover topics ranging from bilingual education, school desegregation, book bans, and magnet school admissions.
Light refreshments will be provided.
Please RSVP using this link –> https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1882-lecture-series-access-to-public-education-tickets-1829408763859?aff=oddtdtcreator
Can’t make it in person? No worries! Sign up here to receive a Zoom registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/4bnnliMcR0m1yzS1Abusag
