@apamuseum.bsky.social
The official account of the Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture. Learn more: nationalapamuseum.org
This moment represents a rare opportunity to ensure that Asian Pacific American stories are told – and to explore how we might build a museum that reflects the complexity, resilience, and richness of the American experience.
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On October 9, we hosted our first listening session in Princeton, New Jersey to collect input on what a future National Asian Pacific American Museum could look like. Thank you to Princeton Public Schools for co-hosting, and to the community leaders and volunteers who helped make the event possible.
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Over the next few months, the @apamuseum Commission will host events to hear from communities across the country.
Unable to attend an in-person convening? You’ll also be able to submit written comments online at any time.
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This month, we’re excited to launch our national listening tour – gathering input to shape our congressionally mandated report on the creation of a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture.
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ICYMI — We're excited to share that Krystal Ka‘ai Hetherington will serve as our Executive Director and oversee our work to deliver a report on the feasibility of creating a museum dedicated to preserving Asian Pacific American history and culture.
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“For generations, countless Asian Pacific Americans have helped shape our Nation. This Commission represents a powerful opportunity to ensure their contributions are preserved, celebrated, and shared with future generations.”
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In the months to come, we look forward to engaging with experts and community leaders across the country to examine how to bring to life a national institution that truly reflects the richness of the Asian Pacific American experience.
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📷 On Thursday, our @apamuseum.bsky.social Commissioners were ceremonially sworn in at the Library of Congress – an important step in our efforts to develop a visionary, community-informed roadmap for a potential museum in Washington, D.C.
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Earlier today, we held a ceremonial swearing-in of our Commissioners, kicking off our congressionally mandated mission to lay the foundation for a potential national museum dedicated to preserving the rich history and contributions of Asian Pacific Americans. nationalapamuseum.org/ceremonial-s...
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NEWS: We’re proud to officially launch @apamuseum.bsky.social, a bipartisan effort to explore the potential creation of a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture in Washington, D.C.
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Over the coming months, our Commission will engage the Asian Pacific American community nationwide, consulting with leading experts and institutions, and assessing key considerations–including site locations in our nation’s capital, costs, and operations of the future museum.
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🧵 In 2022, Congress created @apamuseum.bsky.social and charged us with laying the groundwork to establish the first national museum dedicated to preserving and honoring the rich history and contributions of Asian Pacific Americans.
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