Tehama County Museum hosting Chew family exhibition

By GEORGE JOHNSTON | gjohnston@redbluffdailynews.com | Red Bluff Daily News September 1, 2023 at 3:20 a.m.

RED BLUFF — The Tehama County Museum, through September, will host a special exhibition of the Chew family, one of Red Bluff’s original Chinese families.

Chew said the exhibition will transport attendees through time, showcasing a captivating collection of family portraits dating from 1865 until the demolition of Red Bluff’s Historic Chinatown in 1948. This visual journey will be complemented by a traditional Chinese medicine display, offering insights into ancient healing practices that have stood the test of time.

The Chew family. “In addition, we are excited to collaborate with Lim’s Café from Redding, California, to present an interactive Chinese-American Restaurant booth,” Chew said. “This immersive experience will allow visitors to engage with the flavors, aromas, and ambiance reminiscent of a bygone era while paying homage to the rich culinary heritage of the Chinese-American community.”

She added attendees’ presence and support would significantly enhance this event’s significance, contributing to the vibrancy of our community and celebrating the legacy of the Chew family.

“We value your continued partnership and are grateful for your dedication to preserving and promoting our cultural heritage,” Chew said.

The Chew family will host a private event on Saturday for the exhibition’s sponsors and media.

The Tehama County Museum is located at  275 C St., Tehama. The museum is open 1 p.m.  Saturdays.

This exhibition is just one of several events celebrating Red Bluff’s Chinese families. The next event will take place on September 29.

More about the events and the Chew family can be learned at https://www.redbluffchew.org/chewhistory.