About this Event
As part of the , join the Oregon Black Pioneers to learn more about the historic places and seldom-told stories of Portland's Black history.
Oregon Black Pioneers, Oregon's only statewide African American historical society, will lead guests on a walking tour through downtown Portland with stops at historically significant locations. Themes will include Black-owned businesses, community change, and civil rights.
Length: 2 hours, 2 miles of walking
Your Guide: Mariah Rocker, Public Programs & Exhibits Manager at Oregon Black Pioneers
Location: Meet at the 220 Building, 220 NW 2nd Avenue, 6th Floor, Portland, Oregon 97209
Price: Students and Seniors $10 | General Admission $35
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ABOUT COMING HOME: Memory Activism in Portland's Historic Old Town
The event is part of COMING HOME: Memory Activism in Portland's Historic Old Town/ September 28 - October 5, 2024
Join the Vanport Mosaic for a week of events honoring and reconnecting communities with deep ties to one of the city's oldest and most historically significant neighborhoods. This area has been profoundly shaped by historic racism and cultural erasure, and we're coming together to celebrate its resilience and re-imagine its future.
The Vanport Mosaic is honored to be part of the National Cultural Week of Action on Race and Democracy, a groundbreaking initiative launched by Race Forward and Americans for the Arts. Learn more about this
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
220 NW 2nd Ave, 220 Northwest 2nd Avenue, Portland, United States
USD 12.51 to USD 39.19
