I AM FILIPINO
Ongoing exhibit in the Community Portrait Gallery
ABOUT THE EXHIBIT
I Am Filipino
March 2, 2012 - On Going
Community Portrait Gallery
Through personal stories and photographs, experience the many layers of Filipino American history and identity. This cultural legacy lives on in the Filipino community and beyond.
I Am Filipino occupies one of our Community Portrait Galleries, a series of intimate spaces on the second floor of the museum, where we showcase particular APA communities. The exhibit was created in partnership with the Filipino American National Historical Society and showcases dozens of oral history interviews. With its historic photo timeline and oral history listening stations, it has been a mainstay of the museum for nearly a decade.
CELEBRATE FILIPINO AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH
Filipino Americans gather in celebration at Washington Hall. Seattle 1940’s. Image courtesy of the Filipino American National Historical Society
During the month of October, we commemorate the significant role the Filipino community has played in shaping American history. Acknowledgment of Filipino contributions and stories is an important part of honoring the Filipino American legacy and fighting against exclusion and erasure.
As the second largest Asian Pacific Islander American ethnic group, Filipino communities have played an integral part in shaping the political, economic, and cultural landscape of the country.
Learn more by visiting the Filipino American National Historical Society webpage.
IN THE NEWS
‘I Am Filipino’ exhibit celebrates one year at The Wing, Shin Yu Pai, Northwest Asian Weekly, April 5, 2013
BEYOND THE EXHIBIT
EXHIBIT OPENING
On March 1, 2012, the community gathered to celebrate the new exhibit with special speakers and performances. Become a member to be the first to RSVP for special community events!
OUR READING LIST
Created in partnership with Filipino Story Time - Seattle, this book list highlights some amazing stories about Filipino culture, perfect for story time with the little ones. Check out the book list!
FILIPINO AMERICAN NATIONAL HISTORICAL SOCIETY
The FANHS was founded in Seattle, Washington, by Dorothy Laigo Cordova in 1982 to educate and to preserve the history and culture of Filipino Americans in the United States.
EXHIBITION EVENTS
JEN SORIANO BOOK TALK
OCT 1, 2023
A very special in-person book celebration launching Filipino American History Month with Jen Soriano's newest non-fiction, "Nervous: Essays on Heritage and Healing."
PRESERVING YOUR FAMILY STORIES
OCT 28, 2023
Learn how to research and share your invaluable family history and memories. Presenters include Dr. Diane Rodill, Jackie Jamero Berganio and Kassie Procopio. Moderated by Cynthia Mejia-Giudici.
FANHS 40TH ANNIVERSARY
OCT 29, 2022
The event celebrates the FANHS with Panel speakers including Roger Rigor, Joann Oligario, and Romson Regarde Bustillo, with moderator Cynthia Mejia-Giudici.
