New-York Historical Society

The New-York Historical Society will implement school and public programs in conjunction with the exhibition, Chinese American: Exclusion/Inclusion exhibit, which chronicles the history of Chinese immigrants and their descendants. Designed in partnership with the Museum of Chinese in America, the Asia Society, the China Institute, and the Lower East Side Tenement Museum, educational programming will include student gallery experiences; interactive curriculum materials and workshops for teachers; and internship opportunities. The museum will also create bi-lingual audio tours of the exhibition; panel discussions and lectures; a concert featuring collaborations between major Chinese and international composers and musicians; and programs for families offered in conjunction with the DiMenna Children’s History Museum. A robust evaluation plan will measure the success of the initiative in addressing critical gaps in teaching and learning social studies and successfully engaging audiences in a deeper understanding of American identity, immigration, citizenship, and diversity. Curriculum materials developed through the project will be disseminated nationally.