CHINESE IN THE RICHMOND Exhibit Launch Evening Reception

The Chinese Historical Society of America Museum is the oldest organization in the country dedicated to the interpretation, promotion, and preservation of the social, cultural and political history and contributions of the Chinese in America.CHSA promotes the contributions and legacy of the Chinese in America through its exhibitions, publications, and educational and public programs in the Museum and Learning Center. We are housed in the landmark Julia Morgan-designed Chinatown YWCA building at 965 Clay Street, San Francisco.

Chinese Historical Society of America

A profile exhibition illuminating the lives of Chinese Americans in San Francisco’s Richmond District from the community’s point of view.

802 Clement St

CHINESE IN THE RICHMOND will extend its exhibit debut with an evening reception at One Richmond San Francisco, 802 Clement Street, San Francisco, on Thursday, May 25, 2023. A collaboration between the Chinese Historical Society of America (CHSA) and Western Neighborhoods Project (WNP), CHINESE IN THE RICHMOND sheds light on the lives of Chinese Americans in San Francisco’s Richmond District from the community’s point of view. This companion piece to CHSA’s Chinese in the Sunset exhibit [premiered 2017] is a complementary historical exploration of the Chinese American experience in San Francisco. Consisting of dozens of generational interviews of Chinese Americans whose families migrated out of Chinatown in pursuit of the American dream. CHINESE IN THE RICHMOND completes a narrative pathway through the barriers and restrictions that were overcome by Chinese Americans as they first brought families to both neighborhoods. Guest speakers including SF Supervisor Connie Chan will be on hand to commemorate this important debut that has been years in the making and endured countless interviews and meetings amid the COVID-19 pandemic. C﻿HINESE IN THE RICHMOND is dedicated to Judy Yung and Alfred John Young. The exhibit is also supported by funding from the San Francisco Office of Economic and Workforce Development, a California Humanities, “Humanities for All” project grant.F﻿or more information, visit https://chsa.org/chinese-in-the-richmond/

Our {communityGuidelinesLink} describe the sort of content we prohibit on Eventbrite. If you suspect an event may be in violation, you can report it to us so we can investigate.

To report other categories of prohibited or illegal content, submit {link}

CHINESE IN THE RICHMOND Exhibit Launch Evening Reception

More events from Chinese Historical Society of America

Discover more events from Chinese Historical Society of America, from Community to other experiences you might love.

Still looking for the right event?

Explore all events in San Francisco and filter by date, category, and more to find the perfect fit.

CHINESE IN THE RICHMOND Exhibit Launch Evening Reception

More events from Chinese Historical Society of America

Discover more events from Chinese Historical Society of America, from Community to other experiences you might love.

More Community events

Browse more Community events with different dates, prices, and formats to find your next great experience.

Still looking for the right event?

Explore all events in San Francisco and filter by date, category, and more to find the perfect fit.