READING PATH FORWARD:

APIAHiP's deep-dive into the National Park Service’s Finding a Path Forward: Asian American Pacific Islander National Historic Landmarks Theme Study (2018). This virtual book club and workshop series invites participants to engage with the 17 essays and supplemental resources, examining their implications for historic preservation. Together, we’ll foster community, deepen our understanding, and inspire tangible actions to identify, nominate, and preserve the places that embody our shared history and cultural heritage!

SAVE THE DATE!

Join us for the inaugural meeting of Reading Path Forward on Monday, January 27, 2025! We'll meet on Zoom from 5-6 PM PT | 8-9PM ET to kick off our journey with a discussion of the first few essays from the National Park Service's Asian American Pacific Islander National Historic Landmarks Theme Study. To join us, sign up below!

Zoom meeting information will be emailed after you RSVP. Meetings are held every 4th Monday of the month at 5-6pm PT | 8-9pm ET, unless otherwise notified.

Reading Path Forward Program Schedule

NHL AAPI Theme Study Full PDF

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  • A mix between a book club and a workshop series surrounding the Asian American Pacific Islander National Historic Landmarks Theme Study essays.

  • It's the latest collection of work initiated and produced by the National Park Service (NPS) that furthers the designation and preservation of AAPI history specifically thought the National Historic Landmark (NHL) program. NHLs are the highest level of designation for historic and cultural sites. Often, the 2600+ NHLs are the most exemplary of 99,000+ sites on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) of which AAPI history is recognized between 1-3% of the sites at either levels of historic designation. Investigating this body of work enables us to address this gap in representation in an informed and communal way!

  • Monthly meetings will be held on Zoom between 45-75 minutes each. We aim to have host a guest speaker for each meeting such as the actual author of the featured essay or someone who has work closely related to the essay topic, follow by guided discussion with APIAHiP staff. 

  • APIAHiP has a limited supply of the print version and will be requesting more from NPS to distribute through this program. However, you can access a free PDF copy here.

  • The program is completely free, thanks to the support of the the National Park Service and our program partners.

    Attendance at every workshop is not required. We understand that schedules can vary, so you’re welcome to join as many sessions as you’re able to. To make sure you don’t miss out, we’ll provide recordings of the workshops, allowing you to catch up on any sessions you’re unable to attend.

  • Yes, registration is required, but it’s a simple process. Once you complete the RSVP form, you’ll automatically receive a monthly Zoom link and additional session details via email.

Partners in Reading Path Forward