Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month at the Museum
Throughout Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in May, the Museum explored the contributions made by Asian Americans and the role of trade during the American Revolution with our Meet the Revolution program, daily in-gallery talks, and online resources.
Meet the Revolution: Daniel Sieh
What is the relationship between people of Asian ancestry and the American Revolution? How did Asia interact with the British North American colonies and how were Asians involved in the American Revolution? Join researcher and costumed interpreter Daniel Sieh as explores stories of global trade, free and enslaved labor, and Revolutionary War service, all focused on people of Asian descent.
Meet the Revolution: Daniel Sieh
Hear more from Sieh about the role of people of Asian descent in the American Revolution in conversation with Dr. Tyler Putman.
Looking Through the Silk Screen: Asian People in the American Revolution
Read Sieh's guest blog post to learn more about the story of Charles Peters, a man of Asian descent who served in the Continental Army.
In-Gallery Talks
Throughout the month, visitors learned about different aspects of Asia's relationship to the American Revolution with 10-Minute Talks in the galleries with our Museum educators.
10-Minute In-Gallery Talk: Asian Trade in Early America
Visitors joined a Museum educator in our galleries to learn more about trade with China in the 18th century. Not only did they find examples of both Chinese- and American-made hard-paste porcelain on display, they also learned more about the Boston Tea Party and the economic impacts of the tea trade.
10-Minute In-Gallery Talk: Flags and Symbols
Visitors joined a Museum educator in our new special exhibit, Banners of Liberty, to learn more about some of the imagery, language, and symbols used on Revolutionary War flags, many of which were made from silk.
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China and the American Revolution
India and the American Revolution
