Filipino American National Historical Society - FANHS Chicago

09/11/2026

The Filipino American Historical Society of Chicago (FAHSC) is proud to announce the “Unheard Voices of Care: Filipino Nurses in America” exhibit is now at the Trickster Cultural Center, 190 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg, Illinois, opening to the public on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, and closing on Saturday, October 3, 2026.
In addition to the nursing exhibit, organizers will also dedicate a section of the gallery space to FAHSC’s “40 Years of Stories and History,” a look back at the stories, events, archival photos, material and film of FAHSC from its start in 1986 to the present.
To bring the exhibit to life, organizers will host a community gathering to tell the stories of area nurses, as well as a gala and closing reception to honor FAHSC on its 40th anniversary. Here’s more information on the upcoming events:
“Stories of Nurses” 1st Lecture and Community Gathering: Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, from Noon - 2 p.m. at the Trickster Cultural Center. Admission is free.
“Stories of Nurses” 2nd Lecture and Community Gathering: Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, from 1pm to 3pm. at the Trickster Cultural Center. Admission is free.
Saturday, Oct. 3 at 5 p.m. at the Trickster Cultural Center. For information and tickets visit: Here is the link:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/fahsc-exhibits-closing-reception-and-fund-raising
The collection shows a range of aspects of nurses’ lives, from the workplace to the home. One of the artifacts speaks to how cultural norms defined nursing as a female job. It’s an early “scrubs” uniform that instead of being unisex, is designed as a dress. While a hand-drawn portrait of a young nurse reveals the love of her fiancé back in the Philippines.
The Trickster Cultural Center is open Tuesdays through Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free, however, donations are appreciated.
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08/30/2026

Filipino Nurses Exhibit Travels to Trickster Center in Schaumburg, IL
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SCHAUMBURG, IL -- The Filipino American Historical Society of Chicago (FAHSC) is proud to announce the “Unheard Voices of Care: Filipino Nurses in America” exhibit will be traveling to the Trickster Cultural Center, 190 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg, Illinois, opening to the public on Wednesday, S...

08/07/2026

Announcing the 2026-2028 FANHS Board of Trustees and Executive Officers. Congratulations to all! Special mention to FANHS Greater Chicago Chapter trustees , and .ruben.940 .
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07/25/2026

"Unheard Voices of Care" Filipino Nurses Exhibit on display at the International Museum of Surgical Science is open to the public until Aug 2. 2026.
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“Unheard Voices of Care” at the International Museum of Surgical Sc...

07/11/2026

Museum Lectures Bring Stories of Filipino Nurses to Life
We invite you to attend any of the lecture series as part of the Filipino Nurses Exhibit - Uhnheard Voices of Care going on now until Aug 2 closing date.
CHICAGO – With the Philippines funneling more workers into the U.S. healthcare system than any other country, a month-long lecture series about Filipino nurses in America will bring to life artifacts and curated items from a new museum exhibit running until Sunday, August 2, 2026.
The tangled history of colonialism, misogyny and racism powering this unique migration story plays out in “Unheard Voices of Care: Filipino Nurses in America,” a new exhibit running until August 2, 2026, at the International Museum of Surgical Science, 1524 N. Lake Shore Drive in the Windy City’s Gold Coast neighborhood. Four scheduled lectures and a closing ceremony will be held between July 11 and August 2, 2026, with topics ranging from chaotic hospital environments to budding romance.
Register for any of the lectures through the museum’s website at https://imss.org/programs/.
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06/27/2026

Events this weekend -
Sat Jun 27 and Sun Jun 28, 10am to 2pm - invites you to a Solo Exhibition of drawings by Lisa Villa-Moser titles “Masarap na Panaginip” (Delicious Dreams) , Open House & Call for Volunteers at the FAHSC Museum. Tasks include inventory of archives collection, planning & preparing for FAHM events in 2026. Location – The FAHSC Museum is at Mana Contemporary Chicago Suite 316 at 2233 S Throop St, Chicago, IL 60608. The entrance and FREE Parking is at the east side of the building – enter at Cermak Rd corner Alport, a block east of Throop St. To volunteer, please RSVP to [email protected]. First time volunteers, please fill out the Volunteer form: bit.ly/FAHSCVolunteer

Sat June 27 2026, 1pm – 3pm – Unheard Voices of Care Lecture Series: Reliving Our Stories. Filipino Nurses Exhibit Open to the public at the International Museum of Surgical Science at 1524 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60610. RSVP https://imss.org/program/unheard-voices-of-care-lecture-series-stories-from-the-past-5/https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18wpwmPY61/

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06/06/2026

invites you to a Solo Exhibition of drawings by Lisa Villa-Moser titles "Masarap na Panaginip" (Delicious Dreams) at the Mana Contemporaqry Suite 316 from June 6 to July 12, 2026. RSVP to attend the Opening Reception on June 6 from 12pm to 4pm

05/29/2026

invites you to visit New Exhibit at International Museum of Surgical Science Highlights Role of Filipino Nurses in Healthcare Open to the public now until Aug 2. Join Events this week:

Unheard Voices of Care Lecture Series: Filipino Nurses and the Pandemic
May 28 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
International Museum of Surgical Science 1524 North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States
Join us for a lecture reflecting on the experiences of Filipino nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic.Unheard Voices of Care Lecture

Unheard Voices of Care Lecture Series: Stories From the Past
May 29 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
International Museum of Surgical Science 1524 North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States
Join us for a lecture and panel discussion explore the lives and stories of Filipino nurses in the US.Unheard Voices

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“Unheard Voices of Care: Filipino Nurses in America” runs until Aug. 2 at the International Museum of Surgical Science. The exhibit highlights stories of Filipino nurses from the 1940s to present day.

05/21/2026

As part of a lecture series for the new exhibit, "Unheard Voices of Care: Filipino Nurses in America," poet and author Dwight Okita will take guests down a twisted road, reliving the murders of eight student nurses on Chicago's South Side in 1966. Two were Filipino, with a third nurse, also Filipino, suviving the night to identify the killer in court. The excerpts are part of his new book, "The Invention of Fireflies: A Memoir of the Magical and the Monsterous," which will be published in 2027. In addition to the dramatic readings, a special guest will be a friend of the young women who lost their lives that night. Also Filipino, she was a student nurse as well and was supposed to spend the night in that house. She is scheduled to be in attendance and will answer a short Q&A.
https://imss.org/program/unheard-voices-of-care-lecture-series-ghosts-and-monsters/

05/20/2026

A new temporary exhibit at the International Museum of Surgical Science aims to give visibility to an often overlooked segment of the healthcare profession: Filipino nurses. The exhibit, “Unheard Voices of Care: Filipino Nurses in America,” was opened to the public last weekend. It runs until Aug. 2.

“Unheard Voices of Care: Filipino Nurses in America” runs until Aug. 2 at the International Museum of Surgical Science. The exhibit highlights stories of Filipino nurses from the 1940s to present day.