About Us

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 34 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).

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.

The mission of the FANHS Museum is to enrich American society by educating, enlightening, inspiring, and promoting the appreciation of Filipino American history, art and cultural experiences and contributions through collection, preservation and exhibition.

This Museum houses the many items of historical memorabilia that has been gathered by the 34 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.

Photograph below: Local Museum Team -- left to right: Chris Castro, Maria Olaso, Mel LaGasca, Beverly Engkabo, Anita N Bautista, and Terri Torres. (Dec. 2017)

About FANHS:

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

About the Museum:

Filipino American history is American history.

FANHS Museum