Filipinos and Washington’s Waterfront

Filipinos and Washington’s Waterfronts is an exhibit consisting of ten free-standing panels and a complementary website that highlights the stories of Filipinos and Filipino-Americans along Washington’s shores. Developed in partnership between the Filipino American National Historical Society (FANHS) and Maritime Washington National Heritage Area, the exhibit uses historical and modern-day images, firsthand accounts from community elders, and new original research to explore the many ways in which Washington’s Filipino community is connected to and by water—including themes of immigration, military service, food, celebrations, and more.

The panels are accompanied by a virtual version of the exhibit, which includes all the content from the physical panels plus additional images, stories, and videos. The physical exhibit includes QR codes that encourage visitors to learn more about the stories on the panels by exploring online-only resources; however, both the physical exhibit and website can stand on their own. The online exhibit will be located at: www.maritimewa.org/fanhs.