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Special Event

Event

From the Pearl River Delta to the Snake River Canyon: Southern Idaho's Chinese Cultural Legacy

Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument

Fee:

Free.

Dates & Times

Date:

Friday, March 20, 2026

Time:

10:00 AM

Duration:

1 hour

Type of Event

Talk

The event will be held from 10 am to 11 am MST.

Description

Recent archaeological surveys have revealed new information about the Snake River Canyon’s Chinese gold mining camps, illuminating a part of Idaho history overlooked by traditional historical accounts.  Ron James's presentation reexamines the contributions made by Chinese immigrants to southern Idaho’s history and shares the new evidence indicating that the Chinese gold mining sites ca. 1870-early 1880s were far more extensive and complex than previously understood. 

Visit the Thousand Springs Visitor Center for a presentation by Ron James as he shares his in-depth knowledge. 

Reservation or Registration: Yes

Please email HAFO_Information@nps.gov to RSVP. Space is limited.

Contact Information

Kendra Kersting

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An older white male, shown from the chest up, turned slightly to the side looking out of the frame.
Ron James is a retired Twin Falls School District English and Social Studies teacher, adjunct instructor of East Asian History at Idaho State University, and a member of the Twin Falls County Historic Preservation Commission (TFCHPC).
Ron James