Cambodians in Amherst: State House Exhibit | Walk-in 9am - 5pm | RSVP to Reception w/ FREE Food
When:
Tuesday, May 27, 2025 9:00a -
Friday, Jun 06, 2025 5:00p
Tuesday, May 27, 2025 9:00a -
Friday, Jun 06, 2025 5:00p
Where:
Massachusetts State House, Floor 4
24 Beacon Street
Boston, MA 02133
Admission:
FREE
Hosted by:
Categories:
Food, History, Meetup, Social Good
Event website:
https://partiful.com/e/5eMw64bq5hATy4Ej7Wj9?f=1
Experience the Story of Resilience and Community: Cambodians in Amherst Exhibit at the Massachusetts State House
We invite you to explore Cambodians in Amherst: The History of the Khmer Community, an abbreviated version of the exhibit presented by the Amherst Historical Society, Amherst Media, and the Cambodian community of Amherst. These panels feature oral histories, archival photographs, and personal narratives that honor the strength and resilience of the Cambodian community in the aftermath of the genocide.
📍 Location: Floor 4, Massachusetts State House
📆 Dates: Tuesday, May 27 – Friday, June 6, 2025
⏰ Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Monday–Friday)
Originally launched in May 2024, the exhibit was met with an overwhelming response and extended into the fall. Now, in celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month—and with the support of Representative Mindy Domb’s office—the exhibit will be on display at the Massachusetts State House with four new panels, offering behind-the-scenes insights into the creative process and featuring QR codes that link to powerful testimonies from survivors of the Khmer Rouge.
🎉 Reception Invitation:
Join us for a special reception to celebrate this important exhibit:
📆 Date: Friday, May 30, 2025
⏰ Time: 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
📍 Location: Room 437, Massachusetts State House
Reception highlights include:
- Light refreshments
- An exhibit presentation
- A traditional Cambodian dance performance by Indra’s Artistic Creations (Lowell, MA)
- Opportunity to tour the exhibit panels on Floor 4
🎫 Please RSVP here: https://partiful.com/e/5eMw64bq5hATy4Ej7Wj9?f=1
Whether you join us for the reception or stop by during the exhibit’s run, we hope you’ll take part in celebrating the history and contributions of the Cambodian community in Amherst.
See you at the State House!
Sincerely,
The Amherst Khmer Community
