First Anniversary Celebration & Fundraiser
Honoring a year of groundbreaking programming, community building, and civic storytelling.
A Historic Milestone
The AAPI History Museum, the nation’s first museum dedicated to Asian American and Pacific Islander history, invites you to celebrate our first year. This evening will highlight the broad ecosystem of support that has enabled the museum to thrive and serve as a vital public good.
Date
Saturday, April 11, 2026
Time
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location
Brown University Faculty Club
1 Bannister St, Providence, RI
2026 Honorees
Recognizing the transformative support and leadership that made this museum possible.
Dr. Jason Oliver Chang
Scholar Award
Director of the Asian and Asian American Studies Institute at UConn, recognized for his foundational moral and financial support.
Dr. Diego Javier Luis
Founding Scholar Award
Honored for his critical contributions to the museum’s historical scholarship and narrative framework.
Dr. Chang C. Chen
Trailblazer in Legal Justice Award
Recognized for donating her multi-decade collection on Chinese American women’s legal history.
Dr. Catherine Ceniza Choy
Distinguished Public Historian Award
Author of Asian American Histories of the United States, helping situate the museum in the national conversation.
Providence Chinatown Legacy Family
Community Heritage Award
Recognized for preserving and sharing the vital history of Providence’s Chinatown.
Youth Leaders & Volunteers
Community Service Awards
Honoring Classical High School students, Evelyn L., and core volunteers who kept the museum’s doors open.
Support the Mission
Ticket information will be available in February 2026. We welcome sponsors and collaborative partners eager to support our continuing journey.