Filipino American National Historical Society

The Filipino American National Historical Society (FANHS) serves as a premier resource for documenting, preserving, and promoting Filipino American history and culture throughout the United States. Based in Seattle, WA, FANHS operates the National Pinoy Archives and maintains an extensive collection of materials including historical archives, photographs, films, and publications that chronicle the Filipino American experience. The organization provides comprehensive research support and educational resources to primary and secondary schools, colleges, universities, museums, historical associations, scholars, and community organizations seeking to understand and teach Filipino American contributions to American society.

FANHS delivers specialized services through multiple channels, including biennial national conferences where community members, researchers, and historians gather to present groundbreaking work and network with fellow Filipino Americans. The organization has produced award-winning educational materials, including the acclaimed video "Filipino Americans Discovering Their Past for the Future" and the pictorial essay "Filipinos: Forgotten Asian Americans." With 40 chapters distributed across the United States, FANHS coordinates regional publications, photo exhibits, and cultural programming that connect Filipino Americans from diverse backgrounds. The society pioneered the national recognition of October as Filipino American History Month, establishing FANHS as the authoritative informational resource on Filipino American history and culture for educators, independent researchers, filmmakers, and anyone interested in learning about this significant American heritage.