Celebrating Chinese American Legal Legacy
Herstory 1
Our exhibit showcases the legal milestones and often harrowing stories of these brave women. Before their lives and accomplishments are completely lost in the annals of history, we aim to tell her story. We finally give voice to those Chinese American women who paved the way for our past, present and future.
About Us
Experience the stories that shaped our communities and continue to inspire generations.
The Chinese American Historians Society was founded in 2014 as a nonprofit organization established under Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. tax code; all donations are tax-deductible as permitted by law.
Since its founding, the Society has been dedicated to promoting Herstory—The Legal History of Chinese American Women traveling exhibition and publishing related books.
On June 19, 2015, Herstory premiered at the National Museum of History in Taiwan. Between 2015 and 2019, the exhibition toured 24 libraries and museums across the United States and Taiwan, earning wide acclaim.
In March 2022, Herstory 2 opened at the San Francisco Main Library and subsequently toured 30 libraries, with invitations continuing to this day.
In August 2025, Herstory 3 launched at the Fremont Main Library, located in one of the most Chinese American–populated cities in the U.S. Exhibition invitations have already been scheduled through August 2026. Those interested in visiting or hosting the exhibition are invited to consult the Event Timeline on this website.
Since 2016, the Society has also published the Oral Histories of Chinese Women book series, documenting the life stories of more than twenty influential Chinese women. In 2024, the Society began recording oral histories of Chinese heroes as well, preserving these invaluable historical testimonies for future generations.
״The earliest Chinese American women arrived in the United States in 1785 as merchants’ wives and housemaids. Over the next 240 years, these pioneers built a remarkable yet little-known legal legacy. They fought for citizenship, dignity, and equality under American law.
Herstory books and exhibitions highlights their landmark cases and courageous stories—women who stood up to injustice and helped shape our nation’s conscience. Through Herstory books and exhibitions, we honor those whose voices were once silenced, and we ensure their struggles and triumphs continue to inspire generations to come.״
- Dr. Chang C Chen
Milpitas Library | Herstory 3
9/15/2025 - 11/15/2025
Location: 160 N Main St, Milpitas, CA 95035
University of Pittsburgh Library System | Herstory 3
9/3/2025-4/5/2026
Location: 3960 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15260
Fremont Library Children Area | Herstory 3
9/15/2025 - 11/15/2025
Location: 2400 Stevenson Blvd, Fremont, CA 94538
To Be announced
Monterey Park Library 3/2026
California State University Library 3/2026
San Jose Library, Berryessa Branch 3/2026
Yolo County Library 3/2026
Las Vegas Library System, Spring Valley Library 3/2026
Josiah Quincy Upper School, Boston 5/2026
Federal Court House, Las Vegas 5/2026
Our Achievements
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Herstory 1
Traveled to 24 major libraries across the United States and Taiwan
More than 200,000 visitors experienced this unforgettable exhibition
Herstory 2
Traveled to 29 major libraries across the United States
More than 120,000 visitors experienced this unforgettable exhibition
Herstory 3
19 libraries have booked the exhibition
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