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In the Garden Behind the Moon: Author Talk with Alexandra A. Chan – Davenport House Musuem
January 17 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Join us for an inspiring evening with Alexandra Chan, distinguished archaeologist, artist, author and descendant of T’ai Peng (Robert) and Annie Chan, former residents of the Davenport House and proprietors of the R.C. Chan, Tong, & Co., a Chinese laundry that once occupied the Historic Kennedy Pharmacy.
Don’t miss this chance to hear from Alexandra about her journey of storytelling, art, and finding meaning in the wake of profound loss. A Q&A session and book signing will follow the talk. Tickets are $10 per person and books will be available for purchase.
The program is presented in association with the Savannah Municipal Archives Hungry for History Program series as well as the new exhibition, Old Chan Magic: Chinese Roots, Southern Branches. This exhibition offers a rare glimpse into the lives of the Chan family and the vibrant Chinese community in Savannah.
What’s included
Alexandra will share insights from her deeply moving memoir, In the Garden Behind the Moon. This extraordinary work blends family history with personal discovery, taking readers on a journey from pre-revolution China to Jim Crow-era Savannah, the Pacific theater of WWII, and even the black sands of Reynisfjara, Iceland. Through the lens of grief, resilience, and renewal, Chan explores her path to healing by uncovering the stories and artifacts left by her father and ancestors. Enriched with full-color Chinese brush paintings by the author and vintage photographs, the memoir serves as a powerful testament to the magic and wonder of daily life.
