Building Our Region’s Korean Communities

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Building Our Region’s Korean Communities

Building Our Region’s Korean Communities tells the stories of Korean American pioneers in Riverside, Redlands, Reche Canyon, and Upland who journeyed thousands of miles across the Pacific to build vibrant communities. It highlights little-known stories, such as how Koreans in Redlands bought land before the Alien Land Law Act made it illegal, how the expulsion of Korean workers in Hemet caused an international incident, and how local Koreans organized to support Korea’s independence from Japan.

The centerpiece of the exhibition is the traveling show Pachappa Camp: The United State’s First Koreatown created by the Young Oak Kim Center of Korean American Studies at the University of California, Riverside. The exhibit has traveled to San Francisco, Virginia, New York, New Jersey, Chicago, and has returned to Riverside.

Building Our Region’s Korean Communities is made possible with support from: 

Curator

Translation

Research Assistance

This exhibition would not be possible without:

Presenting Sponsor

Ally Level Sponsor

Friend Level Sponsor