Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (May)

Updated 4/2013

Library of Congress Asian Pacific Heritage Month - Events, images, audio/video recordings and information for students and teachers from The Library of Congress, National Archives, Smithsonian and other cultural and governmental agencies.

National Register of Historic Places is pleased to promote awareness of and appreciation for the historical contributions of Asian and Pacific peoples in the United States and its associated territories.

Scholastic's Celebrate Asian Pacific American Hispanic Heritage - Find out what it means to be Asian Pacific American and all the Asian cultures that exist in the world and in America. The Research Starter area offers ideas for Confucianism research papers and includes links to related resources.

Teacher Resources from Smithsonian Institution - Numerous lesson plans for educators about various Asian American cultures and histories.

US Census Bureau - facts about Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month.