Our January program will feature two-book author Dr. Russell Low, who will explore the early roots of Chinese in America and show how the WWII generation was connected to this past in ways they may not have fully understood. It will be a 1-hour multimedia presentation celebrating Chinese American history, diversity, valor, and patriotism. Russell […]

In 2005 National Geographic released their findings of a search for the longest lived and healthiest people in the world.  They came up with 3 areas where longevity and health could be well documented.  They were called Blue Zones.  Later 2 more areas were added to this list.  Is there something in common with all […]

From China to Chinatown: My Po Po’s Journey is a documentary by Hailey Soh that tells the stories of people who immigrated to Los Angeles Chinatown. Hailey created this documentary in the hopes that a public audience might learn more about the history of Los Angeles Chinatown. As the immigrant population in Chinatown grows older, […]

David Lei is putting on a great "lecture" tomorrow, Tuesday February 28 at the San Francisco Public Library at 6:30 p.m. For people who are unable to attend in person, PLEASE register at the link below.  The link will take you to the SF Public Library website.

Our May Program Speaker Ron Chew is principal of Chew Communications, a Seattle-based consulting firm which documents community history and helps museums and emerging non-profits cope with organizational growth. Chew published his memoir, “My Unforgotten Seattle” in 2020. He is also the author of “Reflections of Seattle’s Chinese Americans: The First 100 Years” (2003, 2013), […]

You can also contact Gordon Hom if you would like to attend. He is coordinating the food for the celebration. His number is 562-397-3148.

Due to muddy conditions and the unavailability of crematorium, we have decided to cancel this year’s event. CHSSC will host Ching Ming (Chinese Memorial Day) on Saturday, April 1, 2023, 11:00am - 1:00pm. Ceremonies will take place at the historic Chinese Memorial Shrine at Evergreen Cemetery to pay our respects to those who have paved […]

Speaker Bios David Castro is an aspiring Archivist who wishes to bridge the gap between marginalized communities and their representation in traditional archives by using web-based technology to disseminate and preserve knowledge. He is three years into his MLIS program at San Jose State University focusing his career pathway on ‘Archival Studies and Records Management,’ […]

Chinese immigrants from Toishan (Taishan) and elsewhere in Guangdong Province contributed much to the development of transportation, merchandising, and mining in southwestern Wyoming. Initially it was thought that these immigrants only worked on the railroad in 1869, but it is becoming increasingly obvious that in that year men from southern China operated laundries and entered […]