Sacramento Chinatown: Past, Present, and Future
Schedule
Sat May 30 2026 at 01:00 pm to 04:00 pm
UTC-07:00Location
Old Chinatown Square | Sacramento, CA
About this Event
What does it mean to call a place home — and what happens when that place is at a crossroads?
Join the 1882 Foundation, Friends of Sacramento Chinatown Square, and UC Davis's Pan-Asian Youth Coalition for an afternoon of hands-on activities and civic dialogue centered on the revitalization of Sacramento Chinatown. Come share your voice and help shape the future of one of Sacramento's most historic neighborhoods.
Guided Chinatown Tour | 2:00 - 2:45 or 3:00 - 3:45
Join tour leader Brian Lee for an intimate, small-group tour of Sacramento Chinatown. Once the second largest Chinatown in California, this historic neighborhood was a vital hub for Chinese immigrants who helped build the Transcontinental Railroad and shape the Sacramento region. Today, Chinatown Square at 4th and J Street stands as the last remnant of that vibrant community. RSVP Required - please make sure to select the tour ticket when reserving. Two time slots are available.
Brian Lee
Consulting Design Partner at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM). Born and raised in Sacramento, CA, he spent many afternoons and evenings of his youth at the Confucius Temple in Chinatown where his grandfather and aunt were active with the Chinese Benevolent Association. Brian is a board member of Friends of Sacramento Chinatown Square.
Cultural Activities | 1:00 - 4:00
Join the UC Davis's Pan-Asian Youth Coalition as they host a number of cultural activities around Sacramento Square.
- Celebrate our diverse heritage by helping us create a Ancestry Map.
- Create Lanterns with wishes for the future of Sacramento Chiantown
- Learn and play Mahjong with students from UC Davis's Aggie Mahjong Club
- More activities to be confirmed!
RSVP suggested-- Please note that a Cultural Activity ticket does not include a spot on the Chinatown Tour.
Admission is free. Snacks will be provided (first come, first serve).
If you would like to support this event, the suggested donation is $5: https://1882foundation.org/donate/
Notice: Photography & Recording at Event
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About Us
The 1882 Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring the history, experiences, and contributions of Chinese Americans are recognized, preserved, and included in the American story.
Learn more here: https://1882foundation.org/
Where is it happening?
Old Chinatown Square, 425 J Street, Sacramento, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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