Discover Chinatown's Legacy: Special AFTERNOON Tour Honoring Wong Kim Ark

NEW AFTERNOON TOUR ADDED!

In celebration of the 127th anniversary of Wong Kim Ark’s landmark case, the Chinese Culture Center (CCC) invites you to a special, intimate edition of our Chinatown History & Art Tour (C.H.A.T.). This small-group experience explores Chinatown’s vibrant history, art, and activism, highlighting the legacy of Wong Kim Ark, a son of San Francisco’s Chinatown, whose 1898 Supreme Court victory affirmed birthright citizenship in the United States.

📍 Location: Tour starts at Chinese Culture Center, 750 Kearny Street, 3rd Floor, San Francisco, CA 94108

💰 Special Rate: $15 per person (regularly $45)

🙏 Additional Donations: Suggested donation of $30/group. Your donations to CCC ensure we can continue our work uplifting and supporting Chinatown's communities through the arts and education.

Wong Kim Ark’s Story & Lasting Impact: Walk in the footsteps of Wong Kim Ark, born in San Francisco’s Chinatown in 1873. Learn about his courageous legal battle that secured the 14th Amendment’s promise of citizenship for all born on U.S. soil – a right that remains crucial today.

Art as Resistance & Community Strength: Explore artworks and contemporary murals that reflect Chinatown’s history of resilience and activism. Our C.H.A.T. highlight the ongoing fight for civil rights and the power of storytelling through art.

Historic Landmarks & Community Narratives: Visit key sites central to Chinatown’s cultural and political movements. Learn how generations have fought for belonging and recognition in the face of shifting immigration policies and social challenges.

As the US immigration policies continue to be debated and challenged, Wong Kim Ark Week led by Chinese for Affirmative Action (CAA) is an opportunity to reflect on the struggles and victories that define American identity. At a time when citizenship, belonging, and migration remain at the center of national conversations, revisiting Wong Kim Ark’s case reminds us of the ongoing importance of protecting fundamental rights.

The Chinatown History & Art Tour (C.H.A.T) program is an immersive, place-based learning opportunity that educates all learners on the art and history of Chinatown’s community activism and resiliency. This guided tour encourages guests to “immerse” their senses at different art activation sites in the neighborhood and deepen their understanding of the many stories of Chinatown. Visitors will deepen their artistic literacy by engaging with contemporary art and murals in our visual arts gallery and throughout the streets of Chinatown. Come join us in uncovering a multifaceted perspective of rich Asian American history!

Established in 1965, CCC (the Chinese Culture Center of San Francisco) is a non-profit arts organization with a rich legacy spanning 60 years. Throughout its history, CCC has played a pivotal role in elevating Chinatown through the arts, as both a vibrant neighborhood and a poignant metaphor for the immigrant experience. In recent years, CCC has undergone transformative growth, presenting thought-provoking international exhibitions and engaging educational programs. The organization’s commitment to spotlighting pressing and nuanced issues of our time sparks essential dialogues, uniting diverse perspectives and inspiring meaningful actions toward a more inclusive and equitable society. Some of its iconic programming includes “Chinatown History and Art Walking Tour,” “XianRui: Artist in Excellence Series,” “41 Ross: Artist-in-Residence,” and the “Hungry Ghost Festival.”

Chinese for Affirmative Action (CAA) was founded in 1969 to protect the civil and political rights of Chinese Americans and to advance multiracial democracy in the United States. Today, CAA is a progressive voice in and on behalf of the broader Asian American and Pacific Islander community. We advocate for systemic change that protects immigrant rights, promotes language diversity, and remedies racial and social injustice.

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