AAPI Digital Public History Showcase
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
12:00 PM 1:15 PM
What are some ways to share the history of AAPI communities in the United States beyond physical structures? This May, as part of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, join the National Council on Public History, the National Trust for Historic Preservation, and Asian and Pacific Islander Americans in Historic Preservation for a dynamic virtual event spotlighting digital projects from AAPI public history organizations. Each project—from place-based initiatives and community archives to innovative digital humanities work—provides examples of how the histories of various communities can be preserved beyond the preservation of a physical structure or place.
HistoryPin: East at Main Street Workshop with Percent Pledge
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
9:00 AM 10:00 AM
This interactive webinar invites participants to explore the power of place in telling the stories of Asian and Pacific Islander American (APIA) communities. Through a live demonstration of the HistoryPin platform and a hands-on activity to map meaningful places from our own lives, participants will learn how to engage with historic preservation in accessible, community-centered ways. Attendees will also contribute by identifying significant sites and stories from their own cities and communities—especially those that are less known to the general public —helping to close the gaps between our rich heritage and the historic places that represent them.
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Digital Humanities Intern Showcase
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
4:00 PM 5:00 PM
Close out May with us and see the culmination of our interns’ learning and creativity over the past several months! Join our digital showcase highlighting the research, projects, and new perspectives they’re bringing to APIA historic preservation. Avneet Dhaliwal developed a brochure showcasing Asian American historic sites in Portland, Oregon, spanning from Old Town to the Jade District. Billy Zeng created a zine highlighting three Asian American historic sites in Massachusetts that no longer physically exist.