Sojourning in Gold Mountain: In Conversation with Sonia Ng

Sun Sep 14 2025 at 02:30 pm to 04:00 pm UTC-07:00

Chinese Historical Society of America Museum | San Francisco

Chinese Historical Society of America
Publisher/HostChinese Historical Society of America
Sojourning in Gold Mountain: In Conversation with Sonia Ng
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An in-depth discussion exploring the experiences of Overseas Chinese in California from the 19th century to the mid-20th century.
About this Event

A special exhibition at the Hong Kong Museum of History explores the experiences of Overseas Chinese in California from the 19th century to the mid-20th century. Spanning over 8,000 square feet, the exhibition features more than 170 artifacts—many never before seen—sourced from Fiddletown, Marysville, Hanford, the Chee Kung Tong, the Chinese Historical Society of America (CHSA), and other sites across California. Through these objects, the exhibition tells powerful stories of Chinese emigrants, from the era of the Gold Rush and Chinese Exclusion to the lesser-known history of Bone Repatriation.

Exhibit curator Dr. Sonia Ng will present its highlights, with a focus on the significance of artifacts on loan from CHSA.

WHEN:

Sunday, September 142:30 to 3:30pm presentation3:30 to 4:45pm wine and food reception

Admission

$15 for non members; $10 for members

ABOUT THE CURATOR

Dr. Sonia Ng is a Bay Area–based historian and researcher originally from Hong Kong. She holds a Ph.D. in Chinese Literature and Language, along with a B.A. and M.A. in History. For over 20 years, she has supported Chinese heritage preservation in California through her work with organizations such as the China Alley Preservation Society (Hanford), the Fiddletown Preservation Society, and the Amador County Archive. She has also contributed to museum research and curation projects in Hong Kong.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Chinese Historical Society of America Museum, 965 Clay Street, San Francisco, United States

Tickets

USD 15.00

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