The Wing Luke Museum in Seattle is undertaking a rolling history project, of sorts, with this summer's Chinese Heritage Tour of the American West. It includes stops at historic sites in Washington state, Oregon, Idaho and Nevada. The last trip of its kind was in 1994.
The trip kicked off Monday July 19 evening in Seattle's Chinatown-International District with an exploration of food once eaten by Chinese American pioneers. This journey will retrace the steps that early Chinese pioneers took on U.S. soil starting in the 19th century - steps, for example, that occurred inside the East Kong Yick Building, a hotel and meeting place in what was once the core of Seattle's Chinatown. In Oregon, participants will step inside an herb doctor's office and walk the places where Chinese Americans searched for gold and good fortune. (more).
This journey will retrace the steps that early Chinese pioneers took on U.S. soil starting in the 19th century - steps, for example, that occurred inside the East Kong Yick Building, a hotel and meeting place in what was once the core of Seattle's Chinatown. In Oregon, participants will step inside an herb doctor's office and walk the places where Chinese Americans searched for gold and good fortune.
The Wing is partnering with the SDA Forest Service - which has given generous support for the trip. orest Service Supervisor Dale Hom will travel on the tour bus and give an overview of many of the historic sites. Other Forest Service employees, including archaeologists, will give context and background. So, too, will professors, historians and other regional specialists.
About 40 people, ranging from youths who are first-generation Chinese Americans to those who have the wisdom of decades, will join this tour. Some have waited 16 years for this trip after hearing about the first journey. (Source: Brad Wong, Seattle Post, Jul 20, 2010).