Support

Since 1992, CHSNE has been documenting, preserving, and promoting the history and legacy of Chinese immigration in New England. The CHSNE is governed by board members and staff representing a wide range of experiences, perspectives, and expertise. Active community collaboration and membership participation underline our program development, exhibition design and collection building.

The Chinese Historical Society of New England is a 501(c)(3)non-profit organization with tax-exempt donations.

We’d like to make your gift to CHSNE as straightforward as possible. If you have questions regarding the process, email us at info@chsne.org or call the office at 617-338-4339.


Become a member

CHSNE is a member-based organization. Members receive our annual newsletter, free/discount admission to CHSNE activities and programs, discounts on CHSNE publications, and invitations to CHSNE special events.


Voting Members
$30 Regular
$45 Double (Same address)
$15 Senior (over 65)
$15 Student (full-time)

Non-Voting Members
$100 Community Organization
$500 Patron/Corporation
$1000 Life-time

Join or renew your CHSNE membership online through our online store’s Become a Member page.

Or mail us your completed CHSNE Paper Membership Application

CHSNE is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit organization; all or a part of your donation may be tax-deductible.


Give by mail

Write a check payable to “CHSNE” and mail it to: CHSNE, China Trade Center, 2 Boylston Street, G-6, Boston, MA 02116


Give online

Make a secure online gift with a debit or credit card through our online store at CHSNE’s Donate page, or through Paypal.

Donations are tax deductible. 

Browse our charity wishlist; smile.amazon.com/gp/ch/list/04-3163017


Volunteer your time

CHSNE volunteers help with events, office projects, and so much more! Please contact info@chsne.org to learn more.


Purchase a Book

CHSNE partnered with Professor Wing-kai To and the Images of America series to publish Chinese in Boston, 1870-1965. Support CHNSE while learning about the history of Boston’s Chinatown by purchasing a copy through our online store.


Collaborate with CHSNE

Do you have an idea for a collaboration? Please feel free to contact us at info@chsne.org or call the office at 617-338-4339.


The Chinese Americans Citizens League at 36 Harrison Avenue sponsored Troop 34 of the Boy Scouts in the early 1930s. (CHSNE collection)

The Chinese Americans Citizens League at 36 Harrison Avenue sponsored Troop 34 of the Boy Scouts in the early 1930s. (CHSNE collection)