The JASC Legacy Center hosts a variety of events to raise awareness about our collections and to promote understanding of the Japanese American community’s impact locally, regionally, and nationally. If you have a suggestion for a future program, we would love to hear from you! Please contact the Legacy Center Director by email or phone (773-275-0097 ext. 222) to share your ideas.
Upcoming Events:
Day of Remembrance 2023
Resettlement: Chicago Story
Sunday, February 19th, 2023
1:30-5:00 p.m. (CST)
Chicago History Museum
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Past Events:
Day of Remembrance 2022
The TEAACH Act: What it means for Illinois, educators, and the Japanese American community
Sunday, February 20th, 2022
2:00-3:30 p.m. (CST)
Chicago History Museum
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Transforming Oral Histories: Harnessing the Power of Chicago’s Japanese American Voices
Monday, September 13th, 2021
7:00-8:00 p.m. (CDT)
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Yōkai Banzai!: Modern interpretations by three Chicagoland Japanese Americans
Thursday, August 19th, 2021
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
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Memorial Day Program
Monday, May 31st, 2021
11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon
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Panel Discussion with authors Susan Uehara Rakstang and Kelly Fumiko Weiss
Tuesday, December 8th, 2020
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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