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History of Cleveland’s Chinatown

Presented by OCA Greater Cleveland - Asian Pacific American Advocates and Case Western Reserve University at Kelvin Smith Library, Cleveland OH

Feb 22 2023

Join us for refreshments and a showing of the documentary film History of Cleveland’s Chinatown and view the Faces of Chinatown, a photography history project in the library’s Art Gallery.

Join Kelvin Smith Library, First Year Experience, and OCA Greater Cleveland for refreshments and a showing of the documentary film History of Cleveland’s Chinatown, directed by Johnny K. Wu.

The documentary will be shown at 5:30 p.m. and is approximately 60 minutes long.

Attendees will also be invited to view Faces of Chinatown, a photography and oral history project in the library’s Art Gallery. The exhibit depicts the experience and legacy of Chinese immigrants in Cleveland, exploring ... view more »

ADMISSION INFO

Phone: (216) 236-3946

Email: info@ocagc.org

Website: https://community.case.edu/KSL/rsvp_boot?id=2043932

INDIVIDUAL DATES & TIMES*

Additional time info:

This event is free and open to the public, although a valid U.S. Driver’s license, State ID, or Passport is required for entry to the building.

* Event durations (if noted) are approximate. Please check with the presenting organization or venue to confirm start times and duration.

VIDEOS

Chinese Americans have been in Cleveland for over 150 years. Here's trailer 2.
A look through the history of the Cleveland Chinese community since 150+ years ago. An oral history recount from the past to the present and how the community worked together for a better future.