Local Asian American, Pacific Islander cultures to be featured at panel

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Date/Time
Date(s) - 05/22/2022
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Location
Shiloh Museum of Ozark History

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NEWS RELEASE – Washington County Historical Society
May 11, 2022
Contact: Dave Edmark
479-521-4681
dedmark@uark.edu

Local Asian American, Pacific Islander cultures to be featured at panel

A program of local speakers will discuss the expanding role of the region’s Asian American and Pacific Islander cultures from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 22, at the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History, 118 W. Johnson Ave. in Springdale. The panel discussion is sponsored by the Washington County Historical Society through its Diverse Settlers Committee, led by Margaret Clark.

Parking is available in front of the museum on Johnson Avenue and across from the museum in the bank and retail parking lots.

The WCHS has recognized May as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. The observance has been set aside by the U.S. Congress is for local groups and citizens for recognizing the contributions and influence of Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the U.S.