Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month

May is Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, also referred to as Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. 

Cover of Asian American Islanders in Congress, 1900-2017

We invite you to honor and celebrate the rich cultural heritage, achievements, and contributions of Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islanders. Explore our curated display featuring a collection of federal documents highlighting their histories, experiences, and accomplishments.

On the left is Asian and Pacific Islander Americans in Congress, 1900 - 2017, a federal publication prepared by The Committee on House Administration of the United States House of Representatives, and part of our Federal Documents collection.

Upcoming Event

A helicopter in the SC Military Museum.

Heather McPherson, SC Military Museum Curator of Collections, Discusses Aviation and Space in SC

July 16, 2025, 2:30 PM

The Center for the Book, Speaker at the Center series, will welcome Heather McPherson, Curator of Collections at the SC Military Museum, on Wednesday, July 16th, at 2:30 pm. Heather will present South Carolina stories of aviation and space exploration.

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