Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, & Pacific Islanders

Archeology documents the stories of peoples in the United States from Asia and the Pacific, and the native people of the Pacific Islands. It shows what their lives were like as immigrants and Americans, as well as their experiences of racism and discrimination, cultural change and cultural impacts. From the discovery of gold to the construction of transportation infrastructure, to involvement in mining and agriculture, to living incarcerated in camps, Asian and Pacific Islander peoples left lasting archeological marks.

Explore the unique ways archeologists have learned about Asian and Pacific Islander peoples. See the impact on some of America’s most trenchant issues such as immigration, acculturation and civil rights. And consider for yourself what life might be like as a stranger in a new land.

Learn more:

• Telling All Americans' Stories: Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage
• Asian American and Pacific Islander Theme Studies