‘California Is in the Heart’ in Sacramento spotlights Fil-Am life
Exhibit highlights stories, events, and towns that represent the Filipino Californian spirit. WEBSITE
“California Is in the Heart,” on exhibit at California Museum in Sacramento, highlights Filipinos’ influence in the state from their first landing at Morro Bay in 1587 to the labor and civil rights movements of the 1960s and current leadership of local and statewide offices
The museum’s exhibit is presented in partnership with the Bulosan Center for Filipino Studies with support from the Filipino American National Historical SocietyMuseum.
Never-before-exhibited family photos tie into a map depicting Filipino towns across the state, while artists’ work provide unique perspective to a historic timeline. Artifacts from personal collections enrich the exhibit.
Additional sections celebrate the lifesaving work of Filipino nurses during the Covid pandemic, highlight women’s role in the Fil-Am community, and address efforts to combat anti-AAPI hate.
Additional exhibit support provided by the California Nurses Association and the UC Davis Library.
Open until April 29, 2023 at California Museum, Archives Plaza , 1020 O ST.. Sacramento, (916) 653-7524
