In the afternoon program, Nalani Olds, celebrated Native Hawaiian vocalist and lecturer in Hawaiian culture, will perform songs composed by Queen Lili'uokalani, the last monarch to govern Hawai'i. Nalani Olds discuss the 1893 overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy and its lasting impact on native Hawaiians and the United States. Assistant Professor of American Studies and Anthropology at Wesleyan University, J. Kehaulani Kauanui, Ph.D., moderates the discussion. The exhibit On Gold Mountain will be at the Smithsonian's Arts and Industries Building from May 18 to September 30, 2001. These public programs allow visitors additional opportunities to explore Chinese American history and culture.
All programs are free and open to the public.
Seating is first-come, first served, unless otherwise noted. All programs are subject to change. These programs are presented by the Smithsonian Program for Asian Pacific American Studies and the Washington Post. Smithsonian Join us for a conversation with Lisa See, the author of On Gold Mountain , the book that inspired the exhibit. On Gold Mountain tells the history of the Chinese in America seen through the eyes of one family.