• October is Filipino American History Month

    FAHM 2025 Theme:

    “From Quotas to Communities: Filipino American Migration AND Movement.”

    #FAHM2025

  • Filipino American History Month Resolution

    Filipino Americans: Making American History for 427 years. Filipino American History Month was first proclaimed by the 111th Congress of the United States in November 2009.

    House Resolution 780, in concurrence with Senate Resolution 298, read in its entirety as law.

  • Frederic A. Cordova

    Frederic A. Cordova, 82, passed peacefully on December 21, 2013. Born June 3, 1931, in Selma CA to Margarita Pilar and Geraldo Umali, Fred considered Stockton, California, his hometown although as a child he lived in numerous California farm areas because his adoptive parents Leoncio and Lucia Cordova contracted migrant farm laborers.

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Dear FANHS Community,

We have much to celebrate! 

FANHS Journal, Volume 13 is now published!

FANHS Journal, Volume 13—guest edited by Dr. Pat Lindsay "Pinky" C. Catalla-Buscaino—is officially hot off the press! This latest Fall 2025 volume features scholarship drawn from the FANHS Houston Conference proceedings and continues our tradition of advancing Filipino American history.

Subscribe today by clicking on this link. You may choose:

  • Electronic access, which includes Vol 13 and all previous volumes, or

  • print copy, perfect for your personal library—or as a meaningful holiday gift 

FANHS members receive 25% off at checkout. Please use the discount code: FANHSMEMBER25

Institutional Access:
Before purchasing, check with your college, university, or institutional library to see whether they already subscribe to the FANHS Journal. If so, you can access Volume 13 and past volumes through your institution.

Reminder: Call for Submissions: FANHS Journal, Volume 14

The Call for Submissions for Volume 14 is open, with submissions due January 15.

The theme for Volume 14 is “Mixed Race.” Former FANHS Trustee and National Scholar Dr. Rudy Guevarra and Alejandro Acierto will serve as Guest Editors, working with the FANHS Journal Editorial Team. Volume 14 is expected to be published in Fall 2026.

For more details, including the announcement of Volume 13 and the link to Call for Submissions for Volume 14, please click on this UH Press website link or contact fanhsjournal@uhpress.org 

We look forward to your continued readership, scholarship, and support of the FANHS Journal. 

Sincerely,

FANHS Editorial Team

Dr. Patricia Halagao

Dr. Terese Monberg

Dr. Lily Ann Villaraza

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  • FANHS Journal, Volume 13 is now published!

    Dear FANHS Community,

    We have much to celebrate! 

    FANHS Journal, Volume 13 is now published!

    FANHS Journal, Volume 13—guest edited by Dr. Pat Lindsay "Pinky" C. Catalla-Buscaino—is officially hot off the press! This latest Fall 2025 volume features scholarship drawn from the FANHS Houston Conference proceedings and continues our tradition of advancing Filipino American history.

    Subscribe today by clicking on this link. You may choose:

    Electronic access, which includes Vol 13 and all previous volumes, or

    print copy, perfect for your personal library—or as a meaningful holiday gift 

    FANHS members receive 25% off at checkout. Please use the discount code: FANHSMEMBER25

    Institutional Access:
    Before purchasing, check with your college, university, or institutional library to see whether they already subscribe to the FANHS Journal. If so, you can access Volume 13 and past volumes through your institution.

    Reminder: Call for Submissions: FANHS Journal, Volume 14

    The Call for Submissions for Volume 14 is open, with submissions due January 15.

    The theme for Volume 14 is “Mixed Race.” Former FANHS Trustee and National Scholar Dr. Rudy Guevarra and Alejandro Acierto will serve as Guest Editors, working with the FANHS Journal Editorial Team. Volume 14 is expected to be published in Fall 2026.

    For more details, including the announcement of Volume 13 and the link to Call for Submissions for Volume 14, please click on this UH Press website link or contact fanhsjournal@uhpress.org 

    We look forward to your continued readership, scholarship, and support of the FANHS Journal. 

    Sincerely,

    FANHS Editorial Team

    Dr. Patricia Halagao

    Dr. Terese Monberg

    Dr. Lily Ann Villaraza

  • Salamat Party - Oct 30th @Jean Moran Hall, Seattle **SOLD OUT**

    Join us in thanking our beloved FANHS Founder and Executive Director Auntie Dorothy

    & welcoming our Inaugural National Director Romeo O. Garcia

    as Auntie Dorothy continues as Resident Historian and Emerita to mentor Romeo with visiting researchers



    5pm -8:30pm

    Jean Moran Hall

    @ immaculate Conception Church campus

    820 18th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122

    Free Parking

    Salamat Party Oct 30 Reception

    Salamat Party Oct 30 Reception. Thank you for supporting our FANHS mission! Individual Champion Tier Suggested Donation for Dinner Seat: $100 Gold $60 Silver $30 Bronze Organizational Tier Suggested Donation for Dinner Table (8 Seats): $800 Gold $480 Silver $240 Bronze If you are not able to join us but still would like to support, please donate to sustain Auntie Dorothy's & Uncle Fred's legacy.

  • Dancing With Spirits - Oct 10th @ Washington Hall, Seattle

    Come for a night of music and dancing with the spirits at Washington Hall to celebrate Filipino American History Month.

    General Admission is $15.00.

    Ticket with Seating is $25.00.

    General Admission

    $15.00 USD

    General Admission to DANCING WITH SPIRITS II at Washington Hall

Contact

Filipino American National Historical Society
810 18th Avenue, Room 100
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 322-0204

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