Oregon Historical Society Hosts Chinese American Exhibition
Monday, February 08, 2016
The exhibit, which explores America's desire for trade with China, is on loan from the New-York Historical Society. This exhibition will make its only appearance on the West Coast at OHS before being sent to China for display.
"After seeing this exhibit in person at the New-York Historical Society, I knew that it would be well received in Portland," said OHS Executive Director Kerry Tymchuk. "It is a world-class display, and tells an important history that is so relevant amidst the current conversations over immigration in our country."
In conjunction, the Oregon Historical Society's museum will also open a second exhibition on February 29 entitled Beyond the Gate: A Tale of Portland's Historic Chinatowns. This original exhibit tells the hundred year history of Portland's Old Chinatown (1850-1905) and New Chinatown (1905-1950). Unbeknownst to many Oregonians, Portland in fact was home to the second largest Chinatown in the nation in 1900.
The Oregon Historical Society's museum is open seven days a week, Monday -- Saturday from 10 AM to 5 PM and Sunday from 1 2PM 5 PM. Admission is $11, and discounts are available for students, seniors, and youth. OHS members and Multnomah County residents receive free admission every day.
For more information, visit the Oregon Historical Society website.
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