
Rural Chinatowns and Hidden Sites Conference

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 SAVE the DATE for our upcoming conference:
Rural Chinatowns and Hidden Sites: Chinese American History in the Deep South and Midwest.
Location: SpringHill Suites, Downtown Memphis
Registration and hotel room blocks open in late June / early July
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 save your spot with the following link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-rural-chinatowns-and-hidden-sites-conference-in-memphis-tn-tickets-1369278702459?aff=oddtdtcreator