Summer 2025 Intern Presentations
Our 2025 Interns have been hard at work this summer! Come see what they've been up to as they share their capstone projects. Light refreshments will be provided. No registration required!
Event Recap: Talk Story: Zine Edition!
On Thursday, June 26, 2025, the 1882 Foundation hosted a zine-making event at the 1882 office with 14 attendees. The goal of this event was to encourage attendees to share their own personal stories and create their own zine. The…
Generations: Stories of Asian Americans in Richmond
Generations: Stories of Asian Americans in Richmond Join us for a captivating conversation on how The Valentine’s newest exhibit, Generations, was formed! Panelists include Ting-Yi Oei (1882 Foundation), Meg Hughes (The Valentine), and Dave Pearson (Generations Photographer). Sunday, July 28…
Immigration Policy: A Window into Landmark Supreme Court Decisions and the Role of Media
Join us for a compelling conversation on immigration policy, landmark Supreme Court cases, and the media’s role in shaping public perception. Panelists include Yilin Zhang (1882 Foundation), Dr. Susan Brownell (University of Missouri–St. Louis), and journalist Adrienne Beard. They’ll explore…
Recap: Tai Chi in the District
On Saturday, May 31, 2025, the 1882 Foundation hosted a tai chi workshop with Terence Nicholson, practitioner and teacher of Chinese martial arts, curator, artist, and musician. The event was hosted in person at the 1882 office and had 17…
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 our upcoming conference: Rural Chinatowns and Hidden Sites:…