by justin | Apr 23, 2019 | Transcontinental 150
In 2014, the U.S. Department of Labor inducted Chinese Railroad Workers into its Hall of Honor. CHSA was there to witness this historic event along with living descendants of Chinese railroad workers. Watch this video of the moment directed by Rick Quan. Plus, watch...
by justin | Jun 29, 2015 | Transcontinental 150, Traveling Exhibits
The Chinese and the Iron Road: Building the Transcontinental is a new portable exhibit providing a historical overview of the Chinese railroad workers who were instrumental in building the United States’ first Transcontinental Railroad. Utilizing graphic panels, the...
by justin | Jun 24, 2013 | Exhibits, Online Exhibits, Transcontinental 150
A transcontinental railroad was the dream of President Lincoln to unite the country. Chinese workers played a critical role in the completion of what General Sherman called “the work of giants.” 12,000 Chinese workers labored on this tremendous task and yet...
