Name: Mapping Asian and Pacific Islander American History in Indiana
Start: 2025-02-04T18:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-02-04T19:30:00-05:00
Location: 1201 Central Ave, Indianapolis, IN, United States, Indiana 46202

Mapping Asian and Pacific Islander American History in Indiana

Asian Americans are the fastest growing population in Indiana with roots in the Hoosier state dating back to the late-nineteenth century. Now home to over 200,000 Asian Americans, Indiana has a wealth of Asian American cultural resources – from Chinese laundromats to Sikh gurdwaras to Burmese restaurants – that should be documented, celebrated, and preserved.
On February 4, learn about current efforts to recognize Asian and Pacific Islander American (APIA) historic sites in Indiana at an interactive workshop led by Huy Pham, executive director of Asian Pacific Islander Americans in Historic Preservation (APIAHiP), the only national organization dedicated to preservation of APIA heritage. Explore how APIAHiP’s “East at Main Street” mapping project can put Indiana history on the map (literally and proverbially).
The event will include a brief overview of APIA history in Indiana, followed by an in-depth and interactive presentation of “East at Main Street” with time for attendees to contribute their own research and experiences, and ask questions.
TICKETS
Free with RSVP. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with program beginning at 6 p.m. at Indiana Landmarks Center (which is accessible to all) or online via Zoom.
Reserve your spot at https://www.indianalandmarks.org/event/mapping-asian-pacific-islander-american-history/ or by calling 317-639-4534 or 800-450-4534.