“I Want the Wide American Earth” speaker series 2
Mark Twain, the Chinese, and the Railroad
- When
- Thu Nov 2, 2017
- Where
- Los Altos History Museum
- Time
- 7-8:30 pm
- Cost
- Free
- Tags
- Museums
Description
The exhibition tells stories of Asian immigrants finding homes and participating in key moments in American history. Asian immigrants panned in the California Gold Rush, hammered ties in the Transcontinental Railroad, fought on both sides in the Civil War and on plantations in Hawaii and on orchards and nurseries here in Los Altos, they helped build the nation’s agricultural system.Speaker Series
• Mark Twain, the Chinese, and the Railroad – Nov. 2nd, 7pm
• Coming to America – Nov. 9th, 7pm
• Technology Entrepreneurs and Mentors – Nov. 16th, 7pm
• Immigration and Civil Rights – Dec. 5th, 7pm
• Hope and Opportunity – Jan. 9th, 2018, 6pm
More Info
- Link
- https://losaltoshistory.org/exhibits/want-wide-american-eart...
- Call
- 650.948.9427
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