By the 18th century, Europe had long coveted the riches of Asia.

The British, eager to capitalize from that fascination, moved swiftly to establish both dialogues and trade routes with the Far East. On paths charted by the British East India Company, countless goods, ideas, and individuals found themselves swept into an ever-expanding world.

Join us for "Asia and Asians in the 18th Century Mid-Atlantic" to learn how Asian sailors, soldiers, traders, and enslaved people experienced life an ocean away from home and in a colonial world just beginning to call itself American.

About Our Guest Speaker

Daniel J. Sieh is a public historian with more than fourteen years of experience working with historical sites along the East Coast, including Colonial Williamsburg and Claude Moore Colonial Farm.

Daniel earned his B.A. in History from the College of William and Mary and his M.S. in Data Analytics from American University. He currently works for Freddie Mac as a Capital Markets Manager.