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About FANHS:



The Filipino American National Historical Society (FANHS) is truly a community-based organization.



Its mission is “...to preserve, document, and present Filipino American history and to support scholarly research and artistic works which reflect that rich past...” The national office and archives is housed in Seattle, operating year-round to lend expertise and support to 34 chapters across the United States and is recognized as the primary informational resource on Filipino Americans for:

* community organizations

* primary and secondary schools, colleges, and universities

* local and national museums and historical associations

* independent authors, playwrights, and filmmakers

* teachers, students, and scholars


Since 1987, FANHS has sponsored national conferences (later ratified as a biennial event) where community folks of all ages and from all walks of life gather to share and present research, network with other Filipino Americans, and honor those who have produced ground-breaking innovative work in the field of historical research and analysis.


Past projects include the award-winning video "Filipino Americans Discovering Their Past for the Future" the renowned pictorial essay "Filipinos: Forgotten Asian Americans" and various regional publications and photo exhibits.


The FANHS national network, comprised of 42 chapters throughout the United States, was founded by Dr. Dorothy Laigo Cordova in 1982. Her late husband, Dr. Fred Cordova, was the Founding President.


FANHS is a nationwide 501(c)(3) non-profit organization (ID#91-1295854).





About the Museum:



Filipino American history is American history.



The Filipino American National Historical Society (FANHS) Museum presents educational programs and experiences that preserve, explore, and celebrate the history of Filipinos in the United States. Its purpose is to connect Filipino Americans more closely to their history and to inspire in people of all backgrounds a greater understanding of the diversity of the Filipino American experience.


• Mission: To promote the narrative of Filipino American experiences through preservation, inspiration, and education.


• Vision: To be a world-class museum that creates stronger communities, increases social cohesion and cultural awareness through the dissemination of the Filipino American story.


This Museum houses the many items of historical memorabilia that has been gathered by the 37 chapters of FANHS as well as other items donated from private citizens.


FANHS Museum is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization (ID#47-4198898) established in 2015.


Below: Photo of FANHS Museum Executive Board -- President: Erwin Mina, Secretary: Jelissa Cummings, Treasurer: Terri Torres

Additional Board Members not pictured: Tiffany U. Barry, June Bond, Beverly Engkabo, Luna Jamero, Benny Magdael Jr., Jay Paular, and Robert Ragsac.​

[View biographies at https://youtu.be/20S-dkQDB-0​]







337 E Weber Ave, Stockton, CA 95202
Mailing: PO Box 4616, Stockton CA 95204
209-932-9037
fanhsmuseum@aol.com
Hours: Saturday & Sunday
11AM to 4PM
by appointment only



FANHS Museum