Asian and Pacific Islander American History
Explore the diverse pasts that weave our multicultural nation together
Throughout much of American history, Asians and Pacific Islanders have left an indelible mark on the events and places that make up our common experience. We celebrate their contributions in the National Treasures we support—Seattle's Panama Hotel, Southern California's Historic Wintersburg, and Hawaii's Waikiki War Memorial Natatorium, for example—and in the rich stories we tell. Read on to discover more about Asian-American heritage throughout the United States.
Statement from the National Trust Condemning Race-Based Hatred, Violence, and Misinformation
“Being Asian American means wearing many layers of identity. At first glance, a man of Asian ancestry. At first spoken word, an American. At deeper reflection, a person of color in America. At the core, a person who seeks peace and social justice.”
Eddie Wong, former executive director, Angel Island Immigration Station Foundation
Asian Pacific Islander American Heritage Stories
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Where Women Made History Reclaiming a Space to Reclaim a Place: San Francisco’s Japanese YWCA -
Preservation Magazine Q&A: Naomi Harada on Her Family’s Civil Rights Legacy -
11 Most Endangered Historic Places Discover America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places for 2021 -
Telling the Full American Story 11 Books That Illuminate Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage -
11 Most Endangered Historic Places Catch Up on the Status of 9 Past ‘11 Most’ Listings -
Telling the Full American Story Stories of Resilience: Three Asian Americans Who Shaped Filoli
We believe all Americans deserve to see their history in the places that surround us. As a nation, we have work to do to fill in the gaps of our cultural heritage.
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