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.