Inside the Kearney Mansion Museum in Fresno County, you’ll find the detailed exhibition, “From China to Fresno: A 150-year Cultural Journey.”
Norman Wong with the Chinese American Museum Project says it was made possible thanks to a collaboration with the Fresno County Historical Society.
“The Historical Society has had in their archives and storage for almost 50 years, all of these Chinese artifacts that have not seen the light of day, and it’s time that we put them out for the community and for everyone to see,” Wong said.
A ribbon cutting took place earlier this month, celebrating the hard work put into the exhibit.
Candice Pendergrass with the Fresno County Historical Society says it’s important for the community to learn about the history of the Chinese American culture and their contributions to the City of Fresno.
“Historically, the first largest population of the city of Fresno in the very beginning were Chinese settlers, so it’s an important part of our history,” Pendergrass said.