📖Join 1882 to discuss Journalist Michael Luo’s first book, Strangers in the Land: Exclusion, Belonging, and the Epic Story of the Chinese in America! Strangers in the Land is the newest narrative retelling of Chinese American history ranging from the gold rush period in the 1800s to the 1960s. Whether you are looking to broaden […]
Through the generosity of a DC Humanities grant, the 1882 Foundation has produced a unit on teaching about the history of DC’s Chinatown based on filmmaker Penny Lee’s oral histories of residents recounting their experiences of growing up in Chinatown and DC. Their stories speak to how they came to DC, built their families and businesses, and […]
Annual Wrap-Up & Fundraising Dinner – December 17, 2024 We invite you to join us for our Annual Wrap-Up & Fundraising Dinner on December 17th at 6:00 PM at Chinatown Garden. This special event will celebrate the work we've accomplished together this year, while also commemorating the 81st Anniversary of the Repeal of the 1882 […]
Join us for our final Talk Story of the year! Our interns are presenting the work they have been doing over the past few months. Presentations will begin at 6:00 pm at the 1882 office, but we will start with a light reception at 5:30. If you are registering via Zoom, please use the following […]
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 […]
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: […]