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• ACCC Art Exhibition: Season in Harmony (thru Mar 16)

  • Start
    January 26, 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • End
    March 16, 2026
  •  
    2:00 PM
  • Location
    Avenidas Chinese Community Center (ACCC), 4000 Middlefield Rd, H5 & FH, Palo Alto, CA 94303

  
  

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• MFM Exhibit: "WWI: America in the Great War" (thru Apr 4)

  • Start
    January 31, 2026
  •  
    11:00 AM
  • End
    April 04, 2026
  •  
    3:00 PM
  • Location
    Moffett Field Museum, Bldg 126, Severyns Ave, Mountain View, CA 94035

  

  Step into the trenches of World War I and experience life at the front in Moffett Field Museum (MFM)’s most immersive exhibit yet.

  Walk in the footsteps of a First World War soldier and discover how the Great War reshaped the modern world through unprecedented industrial warfare, global alliances, and rapid technological change. The United States entered the conflict in April 1917, joining Allied forces on the Western Front, and the war came to an end on November 11, 1918—forever altering technology, aviation, military strategy, and international relations.

  This exhibit brings that history to life through a fully immersive walk-through trench, placing visitors in the environment faced by soldiers on the front lines. Surrounded by authentic artifacts, rare World War I vehicles, and a striking biplane, guests gain a deeper understanding of the realities of trench warfare and the innovation born from the conflict. This exhibit honors those who served and invites visitors of all ages to engage with the experiences and history of World War I.

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  ATTENTION: To access Moffett Field, all visitors (18+) must present either:

  • A REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or identification card, or
  • A valid passport

  This is in accordance with federal law and is required to board domestic flights and to enter secure federal facilities and military bases.

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• CHCP Traveling Exhibit @ Gunn High School (thru Mar 16)

  • Start
    February 03, 2026
  • End
    March 16, 2026
  • Location
    Henry M. Gunn High School, 780 Arastradero Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94306

  

  View CHCP's traveling exhibit on display at Henry M. Gunn High School in Palo Alto thru March 16.

  CHCP’s traveling exhibit, Pioneering the Valley: The Chinese American Legacy in Santa Clara Valley, is a 14-panel color display depicting the history and contributions of the Chinese in Santa Clara Valley through photographs and text.

  Corporations, community centers, schools, and other organizations are welcome to reserve the traveling exhibit to display for free. Contact Chris Jochim at info@chcp.org.

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• CHCP Hiring Student Interns (thru Mar 30)

  • Start
    February 21, 2026
  • End
    March 30, 2026

  

  CHCP is providing an experiential learning and employment opportunity for college or post-secondary students as Student Interns to help advance CHCP’s impact.

  This program is an excellent opportunity for students to learn communication skills, cultural competencies, marketing, and related skills.

  A stipend of $1,000 (up to $1,500) is available.

  

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• HSJ/CHCP Chinese Lunar New Year Celebration

  • When
    March 14, 2026
  •  
    11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    History Park, 635 Phelan Ave, San Jose, CA 95112

  

  If inclement weather, activities will be held indoors.

  For Parking and Directions: visit our Museum page.

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• Seminar: Create Family Videos with AI and PowerPoint (thru Jun 12)

  • Start
    March 15, 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • End
    June 12, 2026
  •  
    2:00 PM
  • Location
    Various Bay Area Libraries

  

  Various Bay Area libraries will be hosting a FREE seminar on the subject of Create Family Videos with AI and PowerPoint.

  Location/Date/Time

  • Pacifica Sharp Park Library, 104 Hilton Way, Pacifica, CA, March 15, Sunday, 12 – 2 PM
  • Atherton Library, 2 Dinkelspiel Station Ln, Atherton, CA, March 5, Thursday, 1 – 3 PM
  • Belmont Library, 1110 Alameda de las Pulgas, Belmont, CA, April 24, Friday, 11 AM – 1 PM
  • Foster City Library, 1000 E Hillsdale Blvd, Foster City, CA, June 7, Sunday, 1 – 3 PM
  • San Carlos Library, 610 Elm St, San Carlos, CA, June 12, Friday, 12 – 2 PM

  Seminar Highlights

  • Use AI and ChatGPT to craft narration for family stories
  • Design PowerPoint slides for storytelling with AI assistance
  • Turn your stories into narrated family history videos
  • Learn the full filmmaking process: story → slides → video
  • Familiarity with PowerPoint is useful

  Session Abstract

  Everyone has a story worth remembering. In this engaging multimedia lecture, Create Family Videos with AI and PowerPoint, you’ll learn how AI tools like ChatGPT can help turn cherished memories into beautifully narrated family history videos. Discover how AI can assist with writing narration, designing slides, and blending voice, images, and music to bring your story to life. Perfect for anyone who wants to preserve family stories for future generations. A basic familiarity with PowerPoint is suggested, but imagination and heart are the keys to creating lasting, meaningful stories.

  About The Speaker: Ron Chan

  Ron is a seasoned lecturer on family history documentation best practices, captivating audiences worldwide at genealogy workshops and libraries across the San Francisco Bay Area. As a published genealogy author, he has a passion for storytelling and teaches innovative technologies to bring ancestral tales to life. Ron is the Founder and Executive Director of the Bay Area Chinese Genealogy Group, dedicated to preserving ancestral stories. He is also a co-founder of the Chinese American GI Project, ensuring that veterans’ legacies are not lost, forgotten, or ignored. As a CHCP Advisory Board Member, Ron is a contributor to CHCP's Oral History Project. Ron shares with you how to capture and share family struggles of the past so future generations can embrace, remember, and learn from those who came before.

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• OACC Tribute to Flo Oy Wong: Tales of the Tofu Goddess

  • When
    March 15, 2026
  •  
    1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Oakland Asian Cultural Center, 388 9th St, Ste 290, Oakland, CA 94607

  

  Join the Oakland Asian Cultural Center (OACC) for two short documentaries celebrating the life and art of Flo Oy Wong—"Tales of the Tofu Goddess: The Artful Life of Flo Oy Wong" and "Drawn from Life: The Creative Legacy of Flo Oy Wong."

  The screenings will be followed by a Q&A with Flo Oy Wong, historian Roy Chan of the Oakland Chinatown Oral History Project, and film director Andi Wong. Post program, attendees are invited to a walking tour with Roy Chan to the 723 Legacy Mural, a large-scale mural by artist Desi Mundo located 7 minutes from the Oakland Asian Cultural Center. The mural incorporates drawings from Flo Oy Wong’s Oakland Chinatown series.

  This event is co-presented by CATS (Contemporary Asian Theater Scene) and the Oakland Chinatown Oral History Project. It is free to attend, but registration is requested at the link below.

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• C100 Webinar: "Equity Pulse: Is Your Citizenship at Stake?"

  • When
    March 17, 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
  • Location
    Online (via Zoom)

  

  On April 1, the Supreme Court will hear arguments that could redefine what it means to be a U.S. citizen. It is a battle Chinese Americans have fought before. In 1898, Wong Kim Ark sued for his right to reenter the United States after being denied because of his Chinese ancestry. His Supreme Court victory established birthright citizenship as we know it.

  Join the Committee of 100 (C100) and attorneys Wendy Feng, Arjun Shenoy, Tony Wang, and Jennifer Wu on Tuesday, March 17 at 3:00 pm ET / 12:00 pm PT, as they break down the legal arguments and discuss what this case could mean for AAPIs and civil rights. They were directly involved in the drafting of the two amicus briefs filed by the AAPI community in this case.

  Even if you're a U.S. citizen today, this case could affect generations to come. Hear from top legal experts, ask questions, and engage on a constitutional right that now hangs in the balance.

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• SDCHM Lecture: Dr. Sun Yat-Sen

  • When
    March 21, 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Online (via Zoom)

  

  In this edition of San Diego Chinese Historical Museum (SDCHM)'s The Chinese American Experience and Beyond (TCAE&B) virtual lecture series, explore the life and legacy of Dr. Sun Yat-sen, the revolutionary leader known as the “Father of Modern China,” and his lasting global impact.

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• CAH Museum Open

  • When
    March 21, 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM - 3:45 PM
  • Location
    Chinese American Historical Museum, 635 Phelan Ave, San Jose, CA 95112

  The Chinese American Historical Museum (CAHM) is housed in the Ng Shing Gung building, which is part of History Park, located in Kelley Park, San Jose.

  Admission: Free

  For more information (including parking, directions, slideshow, and virtual tour): visit our Museum page.

  
  

   

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• Seminar: Writing Family History with Artificial Intelligence (thru Mar 21)

  • When
    March 21, 2026
  •  
    2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Various Bay Area Libraries

  

  Various Bay Area libraries will be hosting a FREE seminar on the subject of Writing Family History with Artificial Intelligence.

  Location/Date/Time

  • Castro Valley Library, 3600 Norbridge Ave, Castro Valley, February 8, Sunday, 2 – 4 PM
  • Castro Valley Library, 3600 Norbridge Ave, Castro Valley, March 21, Saturday, 2 – 4 PM

  Summary 

  • Hands-on Writing Family History with AI Workshop
  • Blend of theory, demonstration, and practical application
  • Explore storytelling fundamentals and AI-generated narratives
  • Learn to use AI as a writing coach and create personalized stories
  • Share family anecdotes and insights with fellow participants 

  Explore the fusion of storytelling and artificial intelligence at this Writing Family History with AI Workshop. This interactive session merges theory, demonstrations, and sharing for a dynamic learning experience. Learn storytelling fundamentals, from traditional tales to AI-generated narratives. Discover how AI can enhance your writing process and create captivating stories. Dive into movie-making techniques and unleash your storytelling prowess through personalized videos. Bring your creativity and laptop, and craft your own AI-assisted family stories. Share and connect with fellow participants, exchanging family anecdotes and insights. No prior experience necessary, just bring your creativity and curiosity, plus an internet-ready laptop with a word processor.

  About The Speaker: Ron Chan

  Ron is a seasoned lecturer on family history documentation best practices, captivating audiences worldwide at genealogy workshops and libraries across the San Francisco Bay Area. As a published genealogy author, he has a passion for storytelling and teaches innovative technologies to bring ancestral tales to life. Ron is the Founder and Executive Director of the Bay Area Chinese Genealogy Group, dedicated to preserving ancestral stories. He is also a co-founder of the Chinese American GI Project, ensuring that veterans’ legacies are not lost, forgotten, or ignored. As a CHCP Advisory Board Member, Ron is a contributor to CHCP's Oral History Project. Ron shares with you how to capture and share family struggles of the past so future generations can embrace, remember, and learn from those who came before.

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• CHCP Beautification Visit to Iris Chang Park

  • When
    March 22, 2026
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    1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Iris Chang Park, 688-694 Epic Way, San Jose, CA

  

  CHCP invites you to visit Iris Chang Park to celebrate Women's History Month and Earth Day and to honor Iris Chang. Iris Chang was a Chinese American journalist, author of historical books, and human rights activist. She is best known for her best-selling 1997 account of the Nanking Massacre, The Rape of Nanking, and in 2003, The Chinese in America: A Narrative History. 

  The 2.6-acre park near Montague Expressway and Seely Avenue was inaugurated in 2019 to honor Iris. The park's six installations were very thoughtfully researched and beautifully created to carry on Iris' messages of personal activism for democracy and freedom for all.

  We hope to meet Iris’ parent, Ying Ying Chang, who will share the family background as well as Iris’ academic love of China and its powerful and tragic history, as well as Iris’ recognition of Chinese American contributions and their identity in America. Through brief discussions at several of the park's installations having quotes from Iris, we will be able to know a little more of her perspective of life and what one’s role might be to improve world and community relationships.

  Next, we will clean and beautify the park to honor Iris, while also celebrating Women's History Month (March), Earth Day (April 22), and AAPI month (May). (Iris was celebrated as part of CHCP’s Women’s Heritage Day event on March 7.) Ying Ying Chang is looking forward to our visit. Her daily visits to the park are saddened when she sees the personal art installations covered by so many weeds due to the City of San Jose’s limited staff to maintain the park. Some yard/landscape maintenance tools will be available, but it would be best if you could bring your own broom, greenery disposal bags, small clippers, rake, sunhat, kneeling pads, gardening gloves, etc.

  This is a free event open to everyone over the age of 12, with refreshments served after the clean-up session. Please RSVP to CHCP Director Brenda Hee Wong at brenda.wong@chcp.org or 408-228-2424.

  Thank you in advance from Ying Ying Chang for sharing this event with others.
  

  If needed, alternate parking might be available at nearby company lots at Seely/Epic Way.

  To learn more about Iris Chang:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iris_Chang

  
  

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• C100 Webinar: "The Perpetual Foreigner Stereotype: New Data on Asian American Experiences"

  • When
    March 25, 2026
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    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Online (via Zoom)

  

  Six years after the global pandemic, xenophobia and discrimination remain a persistent reality for Asian Americans, driven in part by the enduring “perpetual foreigner” stereotype.

  Join the Committee of 100 (C100) on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 from 2 – 3 pm ET / 11 am – 12 pm PT for a conversation highlighting new findings from the second report in the 2025 State of Chinese Americans survey four-part series, examining how the assumption of foreignness shapes experiences of belonging for Chinese Americans and broader Asian American communities.

  The data reveals a troubling pattern: U.S.-born Asian Americans continue to be viewed as perpetual outsiders, facing race-based discrimination and questioning of their belonging at higher rates than any other racial group in the nation. For those who regularly encounter these assumptions, feelings of exclusion nearly triple, and psychological distress is almost twice as high. This stereotype can lead to dampened political engagement, and thus, decreased responsiveness from policymakers to Asian American community needs. The panelists will explore what these findings are and what can be done:

  • Teresa Hsu, PhD, Founder and Executive Director of SPEAK (Supportive Place for Empowering Asian Americans & Kins)
  • Vivien Leung, PhD, Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of Santa Clara
  • Katie Soo, Trustee of the Asia Society Global Board of Trustees and Board Chair of Asia Society Southern California

  Whether you are an advocate, policymaker, mental health professional, or community leader, this discussion will offer data-driven insights and practical perspectives to better support Asian American communities.

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• CAH Museum Open (during Eggstravaganza)

  • When
    March 28, 2026
  •  
    11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Chinese American Historical Museum, 635 Phelan Avenue, San Jose, CA 95112

  

  The Chinese American Historical Museum (CAHM) is housed in the Ng Shing Gung building, which is part of History Park, located in Kelley Park, San Jose.

  The Museum will be open during History San Jose's Eggstravaganza from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. The Eggstravaganza runs from 11:00 am to 3:30 pm.

  History San Jose's Eggstravaganza will have egg hunts, crafts celebrating Spring around the world, an interactive story time, face painting, balloon artists, photos with the Easter Bunny, and much more.

  ADMISSION: While the Museum is free, you must pay for admission to History Park for the Eggstravaganza. Information and tickets can be found here.

  For more Museum information (including parking, directions, slideshow, and virtual tour): visit our Museum page.

  
  

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• SBHCACC/CHCP Ching Ming Ceremony

  • When
    April 04, 2026
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    10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Historic Chinese American Cemetery, 300-A Curtner Ave, San Jose, CA 95125

  

  Join the South Bay Historic Chinese American Cemetery Corporation (SBHCACC) and CHCP for the Ching Ming ceremony on April 4th at the Historic Chinese American Cemetery in San Jose.

  Come to experience this Chinese ritual that will respect and honor the Chinese pioneers of the Santa Clara Valley. The Ching Ming ceremony is a traditional and cultural ritual and is observed in a picnic-like atmosphere, as a time for happy communion with ancestors.

  

  CHCP will be participating in this event, to include presenting paper ingots for ceremonial offerings and taking part in reading the names of those buried there.

  For more information and to RSVP:  Historic Chinese American Cemetery

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• Ching Ming

  • When
    April 05, 2026

  

  Ching Ming takes place on the 15th day after the spring equinox, and occurs on April 5th for 2026.

  Ching Ming, Grave Sweeping Day, is a traditional Chinese celebration honoring ancestors. This custom is observed as a traditional and cultural ritual rather than a religious practice. For this occasion, families visit the cemeteries of their ancestors to pay their respects with offerings of flowers, incense, imitation paper money, and food. They also sweep and clean the gravesite.

  Join CHCP on April 4, 2026 for the Ching Ming ceremony at the Historic Chinese American Cemetery in San Jose and witness how Ching Ming unfolds in a picnic-like atmosphere, observed as a time for happy communion with ancestors rather than a somber occasion.

  For more details: Visit our Ching Ming page (part of our Virtual Library).

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• Seminar: "China Roots: How to Trace Your Family History" (thru Sept 20)

  • Start
    May 10, 2026
  •  
    2:00 PM
  • End
    September 20, 2026
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    Various Bay Area Libraries

  

  Various Bay Area libraries will be hosting a FREE seminar on the subject of China Roots: How to Trace Your Family History.

  Location/Date/Time

  • Castro Valley Library, 3600 Norbridge Ave, Castro Valley, CA, May 10, Sunday, 2 – 4 PM
  • Mountain View Library, 585 Franklin St, Mountain View, CA, May 23, Saturday, 2 – 4 PM
  • San Mateo Library, 55 W 3rd Ave, San Mateo, CA, June 13, Saturday, 1 - 3 PM
  • Castro Valley Library, 3600 Norbridge Ave, Castro Valley, CA, Sept 20, Sunday, 2 – 4 PM

  What you will learn

  • Research tools and resources to discover your China roots
  • Oral histories of a Chinese American family’s struggles
  • How 150 generations of family genealogy was found 
  • ChiAm checklist of online, live and local genealogy groups
  • Interviews from Angel Island Immigration National Archives 
  • Experience a visit to a Chinese ancestral village

  Abstract  

  This multimedia session offers key resources to help you find and explore your China roots and access Chinese American research tools. Showcased are the struggles and assimilation of a Chinese American immigrant family through oral histories of hardship, poverty, segregation, discrimination, and a city’s formal apology—80 years in the making—come to life. Unsure of where your ancestral village is in China and how to find your jiapu (ancestral lineage book)? Learn how 150 generations of family genealogy was documented in China. You’ll receive a checklist of research resources – where to ask live and virtual questions, and details on attending a paid three-day Chinese American Genealogy Conference or joining the free Bay Area Chinese Genealogy Group. Can’t read Chinese? No problem using a Chinese-to-English translation tool. Discover how the National Archives in San Bruno can help uncover your Chinese ancestors’ interviews at the Angel Island Immigration Station, where 175,000 Chinese immigrants entered the U.S. between 1910 and 1940.

  About The Speaker: Ron Chan

  Ron is a seasoned lecturer on family history documentation best practices, captivating audiences worldwide at genealogy workshops and libraries across the San Francisco Bay Area. As a published genealogy author, he has a passion for storytelling and teaches innovative technologies to bring ancestral tales to life. Ron is the Founder and Executive Director of the Bay Area Chinese Genealogy Group, dedicated to preserving ancestral stories. He is also a Co-Founder of the Chinese American GI Project, ensuring that veterans’ legacies are not lost, forgotten, or ignored. As a CHCP Advisory Board Member, Ron is a contributor to CHCP's Oral History Project. Ron shares with you how to capture and share family struggles of the past so future generations can embrace, remember, and learn from those who came before.

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