Events

Upcoming Events

Apr 04, 2026 10:30 AM-5:00 PM

Qing Ming Grave Sweeping and Talk Story

Join us for the Qing Ming Festival at Range 99, a memorial dedicated to the unnamed Chinese Americans who were burried there from 1896-1936. While the bodies were sent back...
Congressional Cemetery,
1801 E Street SE
Washington, DC 20003 United States
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Apr 18, 2026 1:30 PM-3:30 PM

Tangled Roots: A Family History

Join us for an exploration into DC history. Richard Chan Bing is the author of Tangled Roots: Two Family Stories, One Mixed American Heritage, a book that explores Richard's own...
1882 Foundation Office,
508 I Street NW
Washington, DC 20001 United States
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May 23, 2026 1:00 PM-3:00 PM

Searching for Billie

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...
Chinese American Museum DC,
1218 16th St
NW Washington DC, 20036
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Jun 20, 2026 All day

2026 Return to Gold Mountain Heritage Tour

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 —...
Holiday Inn Parking Lot,
300 J St.
Sacramento,
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Past Events

Mar 27, 2026

Preserving Culture in the AI Age

China has hundreds of dialects, although most people only know about Mandarin or Cantonese. However, many of these dialects are disappearing — a trend happening all over the world as...
Feb 27, 2026

YEE-YAAW: Lunar New Year Party

Gallop into the Year of the Fire Horse with our “YEE-YAAW” Lunar New Year dance celebration hosted by Young Asian Americans of Washington (YAAW) 🔥🐎 The Fire Horse only comes...
Feb 19, 2026

Blurring the Color Line: Talk Story with Crystal Kwok

Join us for a conversation with Crystal Kwok on her documentary, Blurring the Color Line! Director Crystal Kwok will discuss her documentary, Blurring the Color Line, with others who will...
Feb 16, 2026

    Midnight Madness

    🎆Get ready for MIDNIGHT MADNESS🌕 Join us on February 16 to ring in the new year at Midnight! Our lions will take to the streets of Chinatown to bless the...
    Jan 23, 2026

    Voices of the Valley: Community Movie Night

    Join us for a community movie night on January 23! We will be showing three films about Chinese American experiences in small-town California. Following the three films, there will be...
    Dec 17, 2025

      1882 End of Year Fundraising Dinner

      Join us on December 17 in Washington, DC as we honor the repeal of the Chinese Exclusion Act and celebrate how remembrance becomes action. The 1882 Foundation’s Know Our History. Shape Our...
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