Timeline
Of the San Francisco Korean American Museum
Where It Began
The committee to establish the San Francisco Korean Museum was formed, and launched the lecture: "How should we understand and prepare for the history of Korean immigration to America?"
Formation of the Museum
Early Korean Outreach
Lectured on the "Achievements of Our Immigrant Ancestors and Their Inheritance by Later Generations" and received tax-empt status.
History Interview Project
Official inauguration of the San Francisco Korean American History Museum and produced an immigration-history brochure on early Korean encounters with America, with lectures on the future direction of the Museum.
Expanding Historical Memory
Educated students on the lecture "Memory and History," and published Korean Art and Life to locally spread the importance of preserving history and intergenerational memory.
Launch of Museum Newsletters
Published two eNewsletters to democratize Korean cultural information and held the first Immigration History Photo Exhibition, bringing direct access to youth to learn and discover their history through primary sources.
Mapping Korean American Roots
Published the third eNewsletter, and lectured on "Korean Modern and Contemporary History and Northern California" to shed light on the modern influence of Korean immigrants as autonomous place-makers and change makers in quotidian life.
Remembering Independence Activists
Began a 10-part article series with Nara History Research Institute on the March 1st Movement and independence activism in America. Conducted another lecture on the independence activism of Jang In-hwan and Jeon Myeong-un.
Supported the creation of a Korean-language section in a U.S. public library and helped with the 1st Milibrae Korean Culture Festival.
Began the video interview initiative called "Our Footsteps," and held a holiday celebration at the Korean Consulate in San Francisco to connect with supporters and shared future plans.
Created another discussion on "The Rich Man with a Big Dream," centered on Korean activist Jong-Lim Kim to encourage civic engagement.
Continued lecturing on "The Greater Leader," about Reverend David Lee to highlight social activism.
Preserving Disappearing Histories
Distributed resources donated by KACF to supporters and Korean community members. Held the 1st UCC contest awards ceremony, "Searching for What Is Disappearing" online.
Digitalizing Immigration History
Created an immigration history academy at New Vision Korean School, and published 100 Years of Korean Immigration in SF Volumes I and II and 50 Years of Korean Americans online for greater access to students.
Immigration History Academies
Established a second immigration history academy at New Life Korean School, and began an instructor training program for a third school at Immanuel Korean School, and was recognized by YTV America.
Fundraising and Outreach
Kickstarted three more academies, at Santa Clara Korean School, Immanuel Korean School, and Silicon Valley Korean School respectively. Held an awards ceremony for an e-book cartoon contest on Korean independence in America, marking the 120th anniversary of Korean immigration to the U.S.
Held the second Immigration History Photo Exhibition, and held an open house. Published a Korean-language historical map titled "Finding Another Root of Koreans in San Francisco."
Spearheaded a year-end gathering with museum committee members, video interviewees, volunteers, and members of the Korean Liberation Association.
Held the Newtro Fabric Art Exhibition with Baystitchers artists to center Korean art to local citizens. Published the English historical map "San Francisco: A City of Korean-American History."
Visit from the National Museum of Korean Contemporary History and held the second fundraising campaign for museum construction.
Held the third fundraising campaign and published a sponsorship booklet, and held the first plaque ceremony for an independence movement historic site at Oakland Korean United Methodist Church.
Two more history academies were established at San Jose Catholic Korean School and Pacific Korean School, culminating in a fourth fundraising campaign.
Held an online fundraising campaign for museum construction and operations, and also published the book Korean American Lives and the Independence Movement.
Cohort Historic Visits
Volunteer Network
Another immigration history academy was established that included lectures and field trips to historical monuments to Palace Hotel, Burges Hotel, Korean Heritage Pavilion, and other monuments as part of the fellowship.
Held the 79th Liberation Day commemoration, "August 15 Liberation and Korean American Society," and held board meetings at the Palace Hotel. Launched several projects including youth volunteer networks, publications, historical plaques, lectures, exhibitions, video interviews, a drawing contest, a golf fundraiser, and the museum anniversary plans.
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