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      • PART 1: The McNears: Dreams, schemes, and ambition
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      • Learn how to wildlife-whisper
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  • Things To Do
    • Camping
    • Day-Use Areas
    • Activities
      • E-bike do’s and don’ts at China Camp
      • Museum Virtual Tour
      • Historic Cafe Virtual Tour
    • Weddings & Celebrations
    • Getting Here
    • Passes & Memberships
      • Passes & Memberships
        • Redeem Passes
  • News & Events
    • Fall 2024 News
    • Events & Programs
    • Sign Up For Newsletter
    • Newsletter Archive
    • Media Room
  • About China Camp
    • History
      • Cultural reports shed light on China Camp’s history
      • Author sheds light on Coast Miwok
      • An untold love story
      • 1882: When racism nearly strangled China Camp
      • Lura Thorp: childhood at China Camp
      • PART 1: The McNears: Dreams, schemes, and ambition
      • PART 2: Developing Point San Pedro: wartime and beyond
      • PART 3: 1950s and ’60s: Point San Pedro up for grabs
      • The Grace Quan: China Camp’s floating visitor
      • The name game
    • Nature
      • Learn how to wildlife-whisper
      • Improving biodiversity and curbing fire fuels
      • Helping monarchs in Marin County
      • Free guided nature walk of Miwok Meadows goes virtual
      • Creature Feature: Cool snakes at China Camp
      • Catching the wildflower show at China Camp
      • Baby boom
      • “Who me?” said the raccoon
      • Aw nuts—it’s acorn season
      • Rails: the noisy ghosts of China Camp
      • First flowers
      • Osprey family photos
    • Emergency Info & Map
    • Park Brochure
    • Map
    • Park Rules & Regulations
    • FAQs
    • More resources
  • About Us
    • Our Mission
      • Friends of China Camp Public Documents
    • Our Team
    • Our Partners
    • Photo Gallery
    • Contact Us
  • Get Involved
    • Volunteer
    • Donate
  • Store
  • Donate
Chinese shrimp fisherman circa 1888-89

1882: When racism nearly strangled China Camp

September 29, 2021

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New map highlights California’s early Chinese history

August 13, 2021

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