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 will be hosting an insightful conference on the histories of the Chinese in the Southern and Mid-South States.
This gathering will explore the overlooked or lesser known 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
I will be presenting with some colleagues from the Missouri Historical Society STL Chinese American History Initiative.
Providing Insights to St. Louis’ History
The Conference was also about Community and Supporting Each Other!
A Day Trip to the Mississipi Delta on U.S. Route 61 (aka the “Blues Highway” and the route of the Great Migration)
Oldest Chinese Cemetery in Mississippi, Greenville, Mississippi. 1913 - Present
Panel Discussion on Representation through Media. Delta State University host. Cleveland, Mississippi
An Amazing Collection Telling the Story of the Chinese and Their Resiliency in the Delta
The Visit would not be complete without the experience of the National Civil Rights Museum